Iga Swiatek wins US Open: World No.1 Iga Swiatek has won her maiden US Open title by defeating Ons Jabeur in straight sets in the final on Saturday. With the victory, the Polish has won her third Grand Slam title in her career. Immediately after her victory, Tennis fraternity lauded heaps of praise and congratulated the 21-year old. Let’s take a look at the reactions. Follow US Open 2022 LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Iga Swiatek wins US Open: Tennis fraternity showers applause to World No.1 Iga Swiatek as she wins her maiden US Open title – Check Out Reactions
Queen of Queens.@iga_swiatek is the #USOpen champion! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/SLgI8rOsW1
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2022
With the win, Swiatek has become the first World No.1 since Serena Williams in 2014 to win the US Open title. She is also the first ever Woman from Poland to win the title at the year-end major. Tennis great Billie Jean King posted a tweet congratulating Iga Swiatek by writing, “Congratulations to @iga_swiatek , the first Polish woman to win the US Open! And cheers to @Ons_Jabeur on an incredible battle.” She also added,” The future of women’s tennis burns so brightly.”
Congratulations to @iga_swiatek, the first Polish woman to win the #USOpen!
And cheers to @Ons_Jabeur on an incredible battle.
The future of women’s tennis burns so brightly. https://t.co/SaJwgn0G9r
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 10, 2022
Tennis Great Martina Navratilova, who presented the trophy to Iga Swiatek, posted a selfie she took during the presentation ceremony and tweeted, “What a treat to be sharing the stage with two champions- congrats @iga_swiatek and also to @ons_Jabeur – both great role models for aspiring girls and boys everywhere ! Women’s tennis is in good hands!!!”
What a treat to be sharing the stage with two champions- congrats @iga_swiatek and also to @ons_Jabeur – both great role models for aspiring girls and boys everywhere ! Women’s tennis is in good hands!!! pic.twitter.com/6nNHXQCR1b
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 10, 2022
World No.20 Madison Keys posted a tweet celebrating the victory of Iga Swiatek as she wote, “Congratulations @iga_swiatek ! You and @Ons_Jabeur keep us all working harder and inspiring everyone along the way.”
Congratulations @iga_swiatek 🏆! You and @Ons_Jabeur keep us all working harder and inspiring everyone along the way. 👏🏽
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) September 10, 2022
Former World No.1 abnd two-time US Open champion Tracy Austin applauded Swiatek’s victory by tweeting,“Congratulations @iga_swiatek What an incredible tournament this fortnight and a fantastic 2022! Amazing aggression and athleticism!”
Congratulations @iga_swiatek What an incredible tournament this fortnight and a fantastic 2022! Amazing aggression and athleticism!🏆🇺🇸🎾👏🌟 https://t.co/rgsw4OApkt
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) September 10, 2022
Iga Swiatek wins US Open: Tennis fraternity showers applause to World No.1 Iga Swiatek as she wins her maiden US Open title – Check Out Reactions
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