Inga Swietake’s dream season continued as the incoming world number one defeated Naomi Osaka in the final of the Miami Open on Saturday to win her third consecutive WTA 1000 title. The Polish 20-year-old became the fourth and youngest player after Steffi Graf, Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka to win the “Sunshine Double” of Indian Wells and Miami with a 6-4, 6-0 victory. victory over osaka
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Swietec, who will be formally confirmed as world number one after the new WTA rankings were announced on Monday, has now won 17 straight games, a winning streak that includes titles in Doha, Indian Wells and now Miami.
Osaka, 24, enjoyed a return to form in Florida, even though the four-time Grand Slam champion’s first final since the 2021 Australian Open ended in a comprehensive defeat.
Swietek, who won her first Grand Slam at the French Open, said: “I feel privileged to be one of those players who have done this double before, I knew it would be difficult to play these tournaments, but I took it step by step.” Extended.” Will be the favorite to win another Roland Garros crown in 2020 as a 19-year-old and on his favorite surface next month.
“I was in the zone in the second set – it’s the easiest way for me to dominate. I was surprised that I could handle all these matches.
“Though I’m still the same person. My ideals were like that and I don’t want success to turn me in a negative way. It gives me confidence.
Sweetek reached a seventh career final with 16 straight wins – Osaka was the last player to win 16 or more in a row between Cincinnati in 2020 and last year’s Miami Open.
Osaka has been serving well in this tournament, but Sweetek broke it 3-2 earlier and looked weak.
The former French Open champion is one of the finest returners in the women’s game and even though Osaka was attempting to jump aggressively on Swetake’s second serve, her opponent was far more consistent and clinical overall.
‘Sad outcome, fun day’
The Polish player did not face a single break point in the match which lasted only 80 minutes.
A break of Osaka serve at the start of the second left no hope for the Japanese in the sunny Miami, and Sweetek easily propelled through the gears to clinch his sixth career title amid joyous scenes at Hard Rock Stadium. Grow.
For former world number one Osaka, who left Indian Wells last month after being harassed by a fan during a second-round loss, the race in the final in Miami at least saw her finish on top after a spell-out. New hope of returning. Tennis in 2021 to tackle mental health issues.
Osaka said, “Iga is very different from other players I’ve played against, he’s very explosive, but I’m not as frustrated as I was before after losing.” Season’s mud swing. “It was a sad outcome but a fun day.
“Usually I would cry in the locker room but I think life experiences help.
“Just a few days ago I was celebrating being back in the top 50, but I don’t take things like this lightly.
“I’m a little more humble now about the opportunities I get. I can take a lot of positivity out of it.”
Osaka revealed that when she had dinner with Swietake in Australia a few years ago, she was asked her opinion on what the future holds for the up-and-coming Polish star.
“She said she could go to college but I said don’t do it,” Osaka smiled. “I remember she was so young and it was good that she should commit to playing more tournaments first.
“It was nice to see him grow.”
18-year-old Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz will face world No.8 Casper Roode of Norway in the ATP men’s final on Sunday.
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