Poland's tennis sensation Iga Swiatek cemented her clay-court legacy Saturday, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 to claim her third Italian Open title 🎾. The world No.1 needed just 90 minutes to outplay her rival, extending her head-to-head dominance over the Belarusian to 8-3.
Swiatek joined an elite club of players to win both Madrid and Rome in the same season ⚡️—a feat last achieved by Serena Williams in 2013. Her laser-focused performance (just one clay loss to Sabalenka since 2023!) sets the stage for an epic Roland Garros showdown later this month.
\"I stayed disciplined mentally and physically—this proves hard work pays off,\" said the 21-title champion post-match 🧠. Sabalenka, despite unleashing 11 winners early in the second set, couldn't crack Swiatek's legendary break-point defense: \"Let's meet in Paris… but I'll bring better jokes… and tennis!\"
With 3 French Open titles already under her belt, Swiatek’s Rome triumph sends a clear message: she’s ready to dominate the terre battue once again 🌍.
