?Iga Was in the Zone Today? – Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and James Blake React in Joy as Iga Swiatek Creates History at Miami Open 2022 by Defeating Naomi Osaka

While the Miami Open final clash between Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek promised a lot, it turned out to be a lopsided affair. The Polish player dominated the four-time Grand Slam champion to win in straight sets 6-4, 6-0, and in the process completed the Sunshine Double. Many former players, like Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, James Blake, and others, reacted to Swiatek’s victory over the Japanese player. They believe that Swiatek has a great future ahead of her.

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The tennis world reacts after Iga Swiatek beat Naomi Osaka to win the ‘Sunshine Double’

After a sensational win over Osaka, Swiatek now became only the fourth female player ever to win the ‘Sunshine Double.’ Many former players reacted with great joy as they witnessed the rise of a star in the future.

Former American legend Chris Evert wrote on Twitter, “I think we?re going to see a lot of major finals between @iga_swiatek and @naomiosaka So happy to see Naomi back and Iva was in the zone today… to both players!“

Former American ATP player James Blake also reacted after Swiatek’s win. He said, “Iga, just an amazing career already … 20 years old.”?

After the match, the Polish player gave an interview and had a brief chat with legendary tennis player, Martina Navratilova. In that interview, the 18-time Grand Slam winner said to Iga, “you looked like you still so hungry and the pressure didn’t get to you at all.”

Expressing awe about Steffi Graff and Navratilova’s winning streaks, Swiatek replied, “I mean yeah, I’m still hungry because still you know I don’t wanna lose and I wanna win every match basically… I was also thinking of players like you and Steffi Graf who had their own streaks… I mean you are so inspiring and you showed us that it’s possible.”

Swiatek to become the World No.1 on Monday

Following her emphatic win over Osaka, Swiatek is now a four-time Masters 1000 champion. The 20-year-old Pole, who will be crowned the World No.1 on Monday is now on a 17-match winning streak.

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She should be hoping to continue her stupendous run into the upcoming clay-court swing as well.