Aryna Sabalenka said this to Iga Świątek. “You’re doing a great job”

I will heal you A year ago, she had to feel the bitterness of defeat in the tournament final WTA 1000 in Madrid. Then, in the final match, after a very fierce battle, the Pole defeated Aryna Sabalenka. This year, both players come to Madrid in a completely different situation, with Iga Švetek looking for confirmation that she is in really good shape. Aryna Sabalenka, in turn, is searching for her level, which completely evaporated after her victory in the Australian Open.

Placing Sabalenka among the favorites for this year’s tournament was natural given the way she played in Madrid a year ago, but current form has made me appreciate Iga Švetic and Ija Švetic even more ahead of the tournament. Jelena Rybakina. In the end, all three competitors made it to the semi-finals, but there were only two places in the final. In the semi-finals, after a great match, the Belarusian was better than the Kazakh in three sets, meaning we had a rematch from last year in the final.

This time the decision from the Polish point of view is certainly more favorable, Because after three sets Iga Świątek won her first title in Madrid. The Pole and Belarusian created a real spectacle in tennis, which ended only in a tie-break, which Świętek won by seven goals. After the match, it was time for the traditional speeches, which tennis players probably like less than the pressures associated with competing for the next major title.

Sabalenka entered the stage first. – The last few months have been very intense for me, today I feel as if I haven’t reached this level in a very long time.. Thank you for this wonderful tournament, for the great support from the fans in the stands, thank you for the atmosphere you created in my matches, you made this place special for me. I was very happy to play here – in Madrid – after losing in this year’s final, for which I was rewarded with a standing ovation.

Then the second missile in the world surprised everyone by completely changing the subject. – Oh, sorry, I have to start with Eija, sorry. Congratulations on another great championship and trophy, you are doing a great job. However, I hope to get this trophy next year. Sabalenka, who was now clearly in a better mood, added: Three hours of great tennis, and I hope we will quickly regain our energy to fight in the next tournament.

The two players will return to the field soon, next week. Both Świętek and Sabalenka will play at the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome.The pole in particular has wonderful memories. Both players can count on a free place in the first round.