Iga Swiatek shares her thoughts on her thrilling three-hour-long final match against Sabalenka at the 2024 Madrid Open, where she came back from being down three match points. Swiatek describes the encounter as one of the most exhilarating finals she has ever played, expressing pride in her unwavering focus and determination to achieve her goals. She acknowledges Sabalenka’s impressive performance and the significance of their rivalry in driving each other to excel. Swiatek, who has won her last eight finals consecutively, attributes her success in high-pressure situations to her mental fortitude, allowing her to play her game freely. The 2024 Madrid Final surpassed the phenomenal match they played the previous year, and Swiatek is eager to recover and compete in the upcoming Rome tournament.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
At the moment ranked no.1, the Pole played her last match on the 4th of May when she defeated world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) in the final in Madrid to win her 21st career title.
Currently, during this year Iga has achieved a 32-4 record. Swiatek conquered 4 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells and Madrid.