‘That Really Hit Me’- French Open Champion Iga Swiatek’s Joyous Response After Surpassing Serena Williams’ Stand-Alone Record

Iga Swiatek has continued to capture the attention of the tennis world with her remarkable performances this season. The Pole clinched her second French Open title against American teenager Coco Gauff and has continued her astounding winning streak.

Swiatek is obviously delighted over the fact of winning a grand slam. Furthermore, breaking the record of tennis legend Serena Williams caps a wonderful clay-court season for her.

Iga Swiatek delighted over breaking Serena Williams’ record

Iga Swiatek broke the record of Serena Williams along with winning the French Open. The final marked her 35th consecutive win. She surpassed Serena Williams’ winning streak of 34 matches set during the 2013 season. The world no. 1 was pleased to break her record, as she said, “Having that 35th (consecutive) win and kind of doing something more than Serena did, it’s something special.”

She also added, “Because I always wanted to… have some kind of a record. In tennis, it’s pretty hard after Serena’s career. So basically that really hit me. Obviously winning a Grand Slam too, but this one was pretty special because I felt like I’ve done something that nobody ever done, and maybe it’s going to be even more.”

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Breaking Serena Williams’ record isn’t an easy task. Having now equaled the 23-time champion’s record, Swiatek will now focus on the upcoming grass-court season.

Can Swiatek set another record?

Along with breaking Serena’s record, she has also equaled the record of another member of the Williams family.

The sensational Pole has equaled the record of Venus Williams who also boasts a 35 match win streak. Iga Swiatek will certainly have numerous opportunities to break that record as well in the grass-court season.

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