Iga Swiatek won the Madrid Open title in a closely contested final against Sabalenka, with the match showcasing intense play from both players. Swiatek expressed her admiration for Sabalenka’s skills and was grateful for the opportunity to share the title with her. Swiatek acknowledged the motivation that comes from competing against top players and the importance of working smart as well as hard.
She believes the experience of the closely contested match will provide valuable wisdom and hope for her career, even during challenging times. Swiatek expressed the importance of learning from these battles and the value of pushing oneself to the limit in order to grow as a player.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
Now the world no.1, the Pole played her last match on the 4th of May when she overcame world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) in the final in Madrid to win her 21st career title.
During this season Iga has an overall 32-4 record. Iga has won 4 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells and Madrid.
