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Iga Swiatek Rises to World No. 2 Spot Following Her Win Over Maria Sakkari at Indian Wells 2022 Finals
The BNP Paribas Open always promises to be full of twists and turns. It also guarantees some high-quality tennis and it was exactly what Iga Swiatek and Maria Sakkari provided in the women’s singles final. Both players gave it their all to claim the Masters 1000 event in the Californian desert.
Though it was a tightly fought battle, it was the Pole who prevailed in straight sets.
Hear her roar @iga_swiatek claims her first Indian Wells title, defeating Sakkari 6-4, 6-1#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/eLkPuXomeC
— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 20, 2022
Iga Swiatek wins her 5th career title
The first set was a tightly fought one, where both the players tried to hold their fort and create uncomfortable situations and positions for the other. But Iga Swiatek, who is in supreme form these last few weeks, managed to break once and edge past Sakkari to win the first, 6-4.
In Pole position
@iga_swiatek edges the opener against Sakkari, 6-4!#IndianWells pic.twitter.com/7zB7VJej30
— wta (@WTA) March 20, 2022
The score line of the second set however tells a completely different story. Sakkari failed to hold her momentum, committing too many unforced errors, and giving away opportunities for Swiatek to capitalize on. The Polish star got her first break in the second set and took a 3-1 lead. From there, in a matter of minutes, she has won her fifth career singles title as well as her second consecutive WTA 1000 title after Doha.
Mar 13, 2022; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts after winning a point during her third round match against Clara Tauson (DEN) at the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Swiatek to become World No. 2 at 20
By winning the Indian Wells title, Swiatek moves to a career-high no.2 spot. Sakkari will also be moving up to a career-best ranking of No. 3 when the new rankings are released.
Iga Swiatek wins Indian Wells, beating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 in the final.
Swiatek, still only 20 years old, will be #2 in the next WTA rankings; Sakkari moves up to #3.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) March 20, 2022
With this win, Iga Swiatek becomes the first Polish woman to ever win the Indian Wells Masters and given how young she still is, this will surely be one of the many records be created by the new World No. 2.
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