won the fifth tournament in her career. The Polish woman grew up from one match to another, as evidenced by a great performance with Maria Sakkari in the tournament finals. For years, the Greek woman was considered the most uncomfortable rival for the witches. Meanwhile, the 20-year-old beat her 6: 4, 6: 1.
Wojciech Fibak about Iga Świątek: We have a tennis player of exceptional caliber
The victory in Indian Wells is not a one-time shot, but a confirmation of the great form of the Polish woman at the beginning of this season. He was impressed by its form, who emphasized that Świątek was maturing from tournament to tournament. The legendary Polish tennis player pointed out what is the greatest asset of the 20-year-old.
– Iga has an extraordinary mental strength by nature. He’s such a fighter, he fights for every point. Once, such an example of extraordinary bravery, concentration, intelligence and motivation was Monica Seles. Iga combines it all, and she is the best person of all tennis players in the world. It hides the court sensational. These two factors, mental strength plus moving around the court, are decisive because all girls can hit the ball. Iga has such a natural endurance – he said in an interview with.
As he noted, the Polish woman is much more regular this season. – We have a tennis player of a really exceptional caliber. It dominates not only the physical side, but also the mental side – he also added.
Ashleigh Barty or Iga Świątek – who better? Fibak found the advantage of the Polish woman
After the victory in Indian Wells, the Pole moved up to the second place in the WTA ranking. In many ways, it seems she has never been so close to Ashleigh Barty, who has dominated women’s tennis for three years.
– They both move very well and hide the court. We think of Iga as an offensive tennis player, and she plays great defense. For sure, they both have a second serve, forehand, defense and moving around the court. Iga’s advantage is that she has recently improved her backhand incredibly. He also has great forehand and backhand return. Ashleigh, on the other hand, has a better first serve and volley. The Australian will have an advantage on faster surfaces, while on slower surfaces – you can point to Iga – Fibak compared both players.
As he noted, the season is now entering the period of playing on clay courts, which are the most difficult for Barty, and where Świątek feels good. Therefore, there is a chance that the Polish woman will come even closer to the Australian in the WTA ranking.
Another chance to chase Barty next week at the Miami Open. This is another tournament in which Barty will not play. – I focus on reaching full fitness – said the leader of the world lists.
Source: Sport
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