The tennis world welcomes players to showcase their skills amid high competitiveness. With the world being a witness, performance tracks and trails are always noted down and therefore, records are made. Polish tennis sensation Iga Swiatek, justifying her position at the WTA Finals, swept out a victory that meant way more than just a match win.
As the most awaited tournament of the season rolls ahead with its group-stage matches, World No. 2 Iga Swiatek made an undeniable mark. Along with gaining a massive victory as she bageled young tennis star Coco Gauff in a recent group stage match at the WTA Finals, the Polish tennis icon also matched an interesting record, owned by a great 22-year-old tennis champion.
Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek breaks record after victory against Coco Gauff at the WTA Finals
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Polish tennis sensation Iga Swiatek is on fire at the WTA Finals, making history in a unique way. In a recent group stage match, Swiatek bageled Coco Gauff, winning the set 6-0, leading to a massive victory. The victory, going way beyond just another win at a tour group stage match served up her 22nd set with a 6-0 scoreline in a single season.
As the 22-year-old achieved another remarkable victory against a highly anticipated opponent, the triumph caused her to match a unique record. The record she matched after this victory was owned by none other than Iga Swiatek herself in 2022.
Her dominant consistency in winning sets with a perfect 6-0 scoreline was analyzed by the experts and loved by the fans.
22 – Iga Swiatek is the first player to win 22 sets with a 6-0 scoreline in a single season since… Iga Swiatek in 2022 (also 22). Serious?#WTAFinals | @WTA @WTA_insider @WTAFinals
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With the young tennis icon moving ahead in her WTA Finals journey with an aim to hit the World No.1 position, the 22-year-old Polish star is undoubtedly rewriting the record books with her incredible performance, matching the steps of a legendary name in the world of tennis.
Young tennis sensation matching the steps of legendary Maria Sharapova
As the young tennis star kept hitting 22 matches in a single season with a 6-0 scoreline, she didn’t just match her own record. Getting her name in the history books of professional tennis, the young sensation matched the steps of a legendary figure, Maria Sharapova.
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The Russian figure who attained countless achievements during her days of play hit the mark of winning 20 sets with a 6-0 scoreline at the Grand Slam tournaments in a single season (2008). Swiatek, became the first player after Sharapova to hit the same mark,
20 – Iga Swiatek is the youngest player to win 20 sets in Grand Slam tournaments with a 6-0 scoreline since Maria Sharapova in 2008. Closeout.#Wimbledon | @Wimbledon @WTA @WTA_insider @the_LTA pic.twitter.com/ncfNQVVhFT
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Swiatek got her name not just into the record books but also in the hearts of the fans as well as in the conversations of experienced tennis analysts. As the 22-year-old continues to sweep off players with her dominant form at the WTA Finals, fans now look forward to her upcoming match against Ons Jabeur.
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