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The tennis star touted to emulate the incredible records of Serena Williams has finally lifted the 2023 Roland Garros title. Iga Swiatek, who is in the same boat as the GOAT Serena Williams, was able to make it impossible for Karolina Muchova to lift the title after a stunning comeback. It certainly made an impact on her fans as they took to Twitter to express their emotions.

Iga Swiatek was the winner of the Roland Garros 2023 after a nail-biting final. The Pole was playing in a defending champion’s role this year. And with all the brilliance and her powerful shots, she could bury the defiance of Karolina Muchova. Earlier, the Czech Republic star had stunned the number 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the semis. But her solid playing style and tactics could not damage the Pole star.

Iga Swiatek and the first set mayhem

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Iga Swiatek sent a message by finishing the first set in just 48 minutes. It was a statement of how brutal her approach is going to be. The Czech star was trying her best to get back on her feet in the first set. But Iga Swiatek with a hawk-like eye on her movements would decimate all her attempts to rise again.

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At one point, it seemed like Swiatek was determined to repeat her 51 minute victory in the second set as well. But resistance came in the second set. And it seemed like the Czech star was rising from the ashes.

And it reignited the hopes that the Czech star will be able to turn the tide against the Swiatek mayhem. Swiatek shouted in frustration, as crowds had begun to cheer for Muchova by chanting her name. And the atmosphere became electric on the court as the Czech star won the second set in style.

Proving one’s mettle in the third set

The Czech star continued her dominance in the starting games of the third set. Muchova, who upset Garbine Muguruza in the 2018 US Open, appeared to be repeating history. But the momentum didn’t last long, as Swiatek never gave up.

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Later, the results swung in favor of Muchova, who was leading the set 4-3. And it seemed like the tennis court was on a see-saw, with each one taking a lead after another. But the 22-year-old defending champion upped the ante, and she was finally able to claim her third Roland Garros victory after breaking Muchova’s serve for the final time.

The Twitterati flooded the internet with congratulatory messages.

A user wrote, “I’m fine – I almost had a heart attack , braveheart , bravo Iga”.

Another posted, “Tremendous match between the two players with contrasting styles. Fun to watch!”

A user posted about how exactly the match was for him, “Incredible match. Both major finals delivered this year. Onto Wimbledon!”

A twitter user had already set the star’s next goal: “Wimbledon next Iga”

Another commented on her momentum, “Iga is unstoppable for now”

 

Another posted, “Last time with Muchova she also cry but it was beautiful tears.”

“Tenacious”, wrote another.

“Bravo IGAAAAAAAAA”, wrote a user.

A user commented, “Proud of you Iga You have 4 Slams girl That come back was unreal, always bybyiur side.”

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Will Swiatek continue her winning ways in the grass-court swing as well?

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