Ski queens Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn offer HEARTFELT congratulations to tennis star Iga Swiatek on victory at WTA Finals

Olympians Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn congratulates tennis star Iga Swiatek on her brilliant victory performance at WTA finals.

Ski queens Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn offer HEARTFELT congratulations to tennis star Iga Swiatek on victory at WTA Finals

Mikaela Shiffrin, Iga Swiatek, and Lindsey Vonn [Credit- KARK, X and US Ski team]

Iga Swiatek has once again risen to the top of the Hologic WTA Tour, reclaiming the World No1 ranking after her impressive performance at the GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun title on Monday. At just 22 years old, she became the youngest WTA Finals champion in 12 years.

She achieved the most dominant title run since the round-robin format was introduced in 2003, losing only 20 games in her five matches. Swiatek ended the 2023 season with an impressive record of 68 match wins and six titles, making her the player with the most wins and the World No. 1 for the second consecutive year.

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This latest achievement adds to Swiatek’s already remarkable career, solidifying her place among the best in the sport. Unsurprisingly, her fans, who know the challenges of staying on top in a competitive sport, took to social media to celebrate her victory.

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Celebrity supporters such as Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn were among the first to congratulate her on her success. “Woke up in Finland to the best news. Congrats to world No1.” Mikaela Shiffrin wrote.  Furthermore, Lindsey Vonn posted on X, “You just crushed it!! Hard work pays off. Congrats.”

Shiffrin and Vonn both expressed their joy and admiration for Swiatek’s exemplary performance in a series of tweets. Their messages of support and admiration further highlight the magnitude of Swiatek’s achievement. As her fans and fellow athletes celebrate her victory, it is clear that Swiatek’s talent, hard work, and determination have led her to great success, and she continues to be a formidable force in the world of tennis.

Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn are huge inspiration for Iga Swiatek

Following a dominant first-round victory over Rebecca Peterson at the US Open, Iga Swiatek expressed her admiration for American skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn. The World No.1 player mentioned her growing bond with the two skiers, both of whom are legends in the skiing world.

Lindsey Vonn and Iga Swiatek [Credit- CNBC and X]

Shiffrin, 28, holds two Olympic gold medals and recently broke the record for most World Cup wins. Vonn, 38, has an impressive resume of her own with Olympic and World Championship gold medals. Swiatek credits both skiers as significant inspirations for her athletic journey.  

Swiatek believes that there is a strong connection between tennis and skiing, as they are the only two sports where men and women compete in the same events with a similar rhythm. She speaks highly of her shared experiences with Shiffrin, noting that they often have similar viewpoints and perspectives.

Having role models like Shiffrin and Vonn is important for Swiatek, as she admires their open and honest approach to talking about their experiences. She feels fortunate to have inspiring figures to look up to and learn from in her career.

Swiatek views their bond as a valuable support system and is grateful for their willingness to discuss all aspects of their athletic journeys. Overall, she feels a strong connection to these accomplished skiers and is grateful for their shared experiences as athletes.

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