“Queen of Clay’nSlay” – Iga Swiatek gets the salute from fans on successful title defense at the Stuttgart Open

Iga Swiatek reins at the Stuttgart Open second year in a row

“Queen of Clay’nSlay” – Iga Swiatek gets the salute from fans on successful title defense at the Stuttgart Open

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Iga Swiatek has defended her Stuttgart Title, and how! In an amazing 2 sets, she took down her great rival Aryna Sabalenka. In the exact rematch of 2022, Iga Swiatek got the best of Sabalenka second time in a row with 6-3,6-4. The score looked slightly better for Sabalenka from the last year when it was 6-2,6-2. By defending the title World no. 1, Swiatek has proved she is the ‘Queen of Clay”. Having won the French Open twice already in 2020 and 2022, she was inching close to the title. This is the second title for the world no. 1 in this year.

Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have a great rivalry brewing both Off-court and On-Court. Swiatek has openly spoken against Wimbledon’s decision to allow Russians and Belarusians. She has also spoken openly about Anastasia Potapova wearing a Russian football jersey to a match. All these events led up to the final at Stuttgart, making the battle even more intense. Though many were hoping Aryna Sabalenka to revenge her 2022 loss, it was not meant to be.

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Iga’s semifinal match was not what the audience wanted to see. Ons Jabeur had to retire from the match due to her leg injury. It was touted as a great match to watch, but it didn’t materialize. Despite that, Iga Swiatek has been looking very invincible on clay. She will be the hot favorite to win the French Open too this year for the third time in her career.

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Twitter is pouring its love for Iga Swiatek

Twitter is pouring its love for Iga Swiatek
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Iga Swiatek’s fan base is increasing globally one tournament at a time. Fans are curious to know how the year will unfold for the Polish player. But she is already a heavy French Open favorite to win.

Some fans pointed out that Sabalenka is not a match for the world no. 1. They said that Sabalenka’s chances of snatching the title and no. 1 position from Iga was a far-fetched dream.

Some Twitterati found it a ripe opportunity to make a political statement on the Russia Ukraine war.

Other Tennis fanatics judged the quick and curt handshake between the 2 players calling it unprofessional.

Iga Swiatek will move forward now to the Mutua Madrid Open beginning on 25th April. Seeing her consistency and game, she is highly likely to make it to the top in that tournament too. All women players will take a quick break and re-huddle at the Madrid Open for an exciting tour.

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