Iga Swiatek wins three-set duel against Aryna Sabalenka to take Madrid crown
04-05-2024 23:07 via theguardian.com

Iga Swiatek wins three-set duel against Aryna Sabalenka to take Madrid crown

World no 1 wins epic 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7) in three hours and 11 minutesSwiatek saves three match points to earn first title in MadridIga Swiatek may still be in the early years of her career, still in the process of learning her craft, gaining new tools while yet to reach her peak, but at the same time she continues to make her mark in tennis’s history books at a startling pace.At 22, Swiatek has now won every single significant clay court event on the WTA tour, an achievement she earned on S
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