Iga Swiatek

Iga Swiatek clinched her third Grand Slam title and first at the US Open after she battled past Ons Jabeur in the final, 6-2 7-6(5), at Flushing Meadows.

I try to push myself to do more, getting the major is one of the goals and hopefully I can inspire more and more generations. We want more and more kids coming so I really hope I can inspire more and more people, so it’s the beginning of so many things.” It took Jabeur until the fourth game of the second set to belatedly get on the board, and she followed that up with an encouraging break of serve. Jabeur, who has finished the runner-up in the last two Grand Slams after also reaching the final at Wimbledon, said in her speech: "It means a lot. “It was such a challenging time, coming back after winning a Grand Slam, it's always tricky, even though Roland-Garros was the second one [Grand Slam win]. She was so ruthless the crowd implored Jabeur to find a way back into the match, to little immediate effect.

If Jabeur wins, she will become the first African woman in the Open era to earn a Grand Slam singles title. If Swiatek prevails, it will be her third major ...

She has been a woman on a mission throughout the fortnight in New York and has been almost clinical en route to the final. Jabeur obviously has it in her to win on Saturday, but I think Swiatek's experience will come through and she'll win in straight sets. She has battled well and has found the moments to get herself in the final. The slice, the on-point first serves and the efficient way she adapts in tricky situations (coming back from a set down vs. D'Arcy Maine: Jabeur has been candid about how much she wanted to win the title at Wimbledon, and now, having been so close to a major title before, she has a much better understanding of what she needs to do and what to expect in a Grand Slam final. In their most recent meeting, in Rome, she broke Jabeur's serve five times to win the match in straight sets (6-2 6-2). If she can counter Jabeur's serve from the outset, and hold her own, she'll make Jabeur uncomfortable. Twice Swiatek has gone a set down at this year's US Open, and twice she has pulled it back to win in three. 1 -- but here at the US Open she has had to adjust her forehand to get used to the speed of the court with her far-Western grip and the lighter women's regular-duty balls. Aishwarya Kumar: Swiatek has had slow starts throughout this tournament, losing her serve early on (and on two occasions losing the first set). Tom Hamilton: If Jabeur is to win this, she needs to do it in straight sets. She also needs to use her drop shots and imaginative game so Swiatek cannot find rhythm.

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Even before the U.S. Open women's final began, Ons Jabeur sensed she was in trouble against world No.

With Jabeur serving at 5-6, 30-all, she sailed a forehand long, bringing Swiatek to match point. And I feel like I have more skills to do that than one type of way to play. “The work we've put with Daria for sure helped,” she said. 1 in the world, and she played like a No. 1 and being in this tournament, so it's hard for me to say. In the first set, Swiatek jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead, winning eight of the first nine points. Jabeur had a chance to break for 5-4 when fans yelled out on several points. She then took a 5-2 lead when Jabeur swatted a forehand volley long on game point. She did so in impressive fashion, winning eight of the first nine points against Jabeur en route to a 6-2, 7-6(5) victory that made her the first Polish woman ever to win the U.S. 2 in the world on Monday, but Swiatek still has more than double Jabeur’s points. Swiatek will take home $2.6 million with the trophy (”I’m pretty glad it’s not in cash”) while Jabeur earned $1.3 million. 1 seed to reach the women’s final since

Iga Swiatek produced an impressive performance on Saturday evening to power past a stubborn Ons Jabeur 6-2 7-5 (7-5) in the US Open final.

‘Ons, such an amazing tournament and season. Coming back after winning a Grand Slam is always tricky. Reacting to her win, Swiatek said: ‘I wasn’t expecting a lot. Once again she looked nervous, her first serve missing by miles, but Jabeur sent a return long as Swiatek fell to the ground in disbelief and joy before sharing some emotional scenes with her box. It took just 30 minutes for Swiatek to claim the first set and the Pole looked set to run away with the contest when she broke Jabeur in the 28-year-old’s first service match of the second set – though that did not prove to be the case. Iga Swiatek produced an impressive and gritty performance on Saturday evening to power past a stubborn Ons Jabeur 6-2 7-5 (7-5) in the

The 21-year-old defeated Ons Jabeur 6-2 7-6 (5) in an hour and 50 minutes at Flushing Meadows to add her first hard-court major trophy to her two French Open ...

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The world number one defeated Ons Jabeur to win her third grand slam title in New York.

But definitely I’m not someone that is going to give up. I’ll forgive her when she gives me a Rolex or something.” I know she didn’t play as good as the first set at certain times, maybe I should have taken my shot. I wish I served a little bit better today. I also made it to the semi-finals of the [Australian](/topic/australian) Open. Later in the press room the 28-year-old added: “She came out really strong and put a lot of pressure on me. She was hitting lines a lot of times, kind of annoying from her. I was trying to get in the match. I wasn’t sure before the match if this is actually my place.” “Here on (Arthur) Ashe, I still need to figure out the atmosphere. I’m so proud that I could handle it mentally.” “It’s something that I wasn’t expecting for sure.

Jabeur backed up her Wimbledon final run by reaching the championship match at the US Open, where she lost to the top seed. While the 28-year-old made back-to- ...

It was such a challenging time and coming back after winning a Grand Slam is always tricky even if Roland Garros was the second one." "Well I just want to thank the crowd for cheering me up," Jabeur started her trophy presentation interview. Jabeur backed up her Wimbledon final run by reaching the championship match at the US Open, where she lost to the top seed.

Iga Swiatek wins her 10th straight final and the first major title on a hard court at the US Open; Its her second Grand Slam title of the season and her ...

[skysports.com/tennis](http://www.skysports.com/tennis), our Twitter account [@skysportstennis](https://twitter.com/SkySportsTennis) & Sky Sports - on the go! Turning to Jabeur, the Pole said: "I know this is already a pretty nice rivalry. "We'll be back next year." This is just the beginning of so many things." Hopefully I can inspire more and more generations. Coming back after winning a Grand Slam is always tricky.

Iga Swiatek walked away with the US Open trophy, a $2.6 million cheque and a surprise after beating Ons Jabeur in the final at Flushing Meadows, meanwhile, ...

[US Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/us-open/) “I know that this is already a pretty nice rivalry and we’re going to have many more. I’m pretty sure you’re going to win some of them so don’t worry.” I was joking when I said I don’t like her. [Australian Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/australian-open/) She’s always been solid in the backhand. Physically she’s everywhere. She added: “It will always be great to compete against Iga. I really tried but Iga did not make it easy for me. I don’t like her very much right now, but it’s okay.” It’s always tough to play someone that puts one more shot in,” Jabeur said. “She improved a lot I think her forehand and her serve.

Winning the US Open has persuaded world No 1 Iga Swiatek that the "sky is the limit" for her tennis career.

[US Open](https://www.tennis365.com/category/us-open/) But definitely I’m not someone that is going to give up. It took me time. So I believe this will take me time. I wish I served a little bit better today. I know she didn’t play as good as the first set at certain times, maybe I should have taken my shot. She was hitting lines a lot of times, kind of annoying from her. I’m so proud that I could handle it mentally.” I wasn’t sure before the match if this is actually my place.” “Here on (Arthur) Ashe, I still need to figure out the atmosphere. “It’s something that I wasn’t expecting for sure. I also made it to the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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The tour will have to keep up with her or risk being left behind – and the rest of the world will soon come to know her name. Despite a season of dominance, the most ominous thought for Swiatek’s competitors is that she can still improve. She knew that doubts would continue to follow her on this surface and there was little she could do about it. She said that while she feels perfect on clay, she still did not have full faith in herself at the US Open. Her time in New York this year has been a clear example of the latter. Back then, it still felt like the improvements needed for her to command the hard courts as she had done clay would take some time.