Iga Swiatek, in a post-match interview after winning the Doha title for the third consecutive year, discussed the emotional significance of her latest victory and the challenges she faced leading up to the tournament.
Despite feeling mentally drained after the Australian Open, Swiatek expressed pride in her ability to perform and gave credit to her team’s support. The first set, which was lengthy, tested her calm under pressure, and Swiatek stayed focused to secure the win.
With a total of 71 titles to her name, Swiatek is now the sixth player on the all-time list since the format was introduced. While acknowledging Serena Williams’ record, Swiatek remained focused on the next tournament and refused to dwell on future accomplishments.
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Iga Swiatek in 2024
WWWWLWLWWW Now the world no.1, Swiatek played her last match on the 17th of February when she beat world no.4 Elena Rybakina 7-6(8) 6-2 in the final in Doha to win her 19th career title.
At present, during this year Iga has an overall 11-1 record. Swiatek conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Australia and Doha.
Swiatek has scheduled to compete next in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Championships). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of February.
Elena Rybakina in 2024
Currently ranked no.4, the Kazakhstani played her last match on the 17th of February when she surrendered to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 7-6(8) 6-2 in the final in Doha (draw).
During this season Rybakina owns a composed 15-3 record. The Kazakhstani clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi. The Kazakhstani got to the final in Doha.
Rybakina has scheduled to play next in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Championships). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 19th of February.
Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina played each other 5 times. Their record is 3-2 for Rybakina. Previously, the last time they played each other, Iga Swiatek won 7-6(8) 6-2 in the final in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open) on the 17th of February 2024.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
