Iga Swiatek Puts Her Tears Firmly in the Past as She Shifts Her Attention From the United Cup to the Australian Open With a ‘Smile’

This Sunday all the tennis fans witnessed an epic clash between the two nations across the Oder-Neisse line at the 2024 United Cup in Sydney. In this tie, Germany defeated the favorites of the finals, Poland to clinch their maiden United Cup. How did Iga Swiatek perform?

The world number one in women’s singles yet again showcased her class during the tournament, just from where she had left last season. But everything went in vain after the loss and how did Swiatek react after the match?

Iga Swiatek is heading towards Melbourne with a determination to do the ‘best’ again and again

Iga Swiatek’s remarkable performance at the United Cup has left the fans in awe in Sydney. She gave Poland a 1-0 lead by a win against Germany’s Angelique Kerber by 6-3,6-0 in the finals which lasted for about 70 minutes at the Ken Rosewall Arena. After that Poland snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Alexander Zverev equalized the tie to 1-1 after defeating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz by 6-7(3),7-6(6),6-4. The Zverev teamed up with Laura Siegemund to defeat Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz in the deciding mixed doubles match-up. Germany didn’t have a good start at the tournament and had just qualified for the knockouts. But now they have managed to clinch a maiden United Cup title. 

Here’s what Iga Swiatek posted on Instagram after the devastating loss. ‘Sometimes it’s the matter of tenths of a second, of millimeters, of one more stroke…that’s sport and it constantly reminds us to stay humble and grounded. We did our best yesterday and Team Germany was better (congrats!). I know that you – our fans wished for different result but I hope you’d appreciate the effort, energy and quality the whole team brought throughout the whole tournament. We will have another chance to do better and we will (as always) again and again do our best,‘ Iga Swiatek.

She added, ‘On my end…that was a very solid week with some good performances against challenging opponents. So I’m heading to Melbourne with smile and some work to do. Thank you Team Poland, thank you United Cup for making this event possible (it was funnnnn this year). See you soon!‘

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However, the Polish superstar didn’t go empty-handed from Sydney as she managed to win the Most Valuable Player Award in the tournament. Swiatek won all of her single ties as well as the mixed doubled matches before the finals. That single match in the finals made her completely shattered.

Swiatek looked devastated after the United Cup heartbreak

Iga Swiatek was seen in tears after the loss of Poland at the hands of Germany in the finals of the United Cup. She expressed her disappointment in missing the silverware. But the world no.1 didn’t forget to praise her teammates for their incredible performance on the road to the finals. Poland had reached the semis last year, and this year they went a step ahead. Perhaps next season they will get a step further to win the United Cup.

Iga Swiatek had won 6 titles last year including a Grand Slam triumph. She finished the year as world number 1. Her incredible performance last year was recognized with a prestigious award. She won the Polish Sportsperson of the Year on Saturday, Although she couldn’t be present to collect the award, she sent a message thanking all the supporters who have voted her for this prestigious award. Can Swiatek continue her incredible run from the top of the table throughout the 2024 season?

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