Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek has ended the year on a high note. Swiatek did not have the best season, but she was consistent and had a memorable end to the year. The Pole has shown that with enough dedication, there is no mountain too high to climb. Her journey began as a little child with big dreams, and she has turned them into reality.
Swiatek found a lot of success on the tour this year. She won six titles, including her fourth Grand Slam at the French Open. Moreover, Iga also won her maiden WTA Finals trophy before the end of the year. It was not an easy year for her by any means, as she lost the top rank to Aryna Sabalenka. However, she proved her mettle as she dethroned her Belarussian rival.
After an intense season, Iga has earned her rest. However, fans got bored and unearthed a very old clip of a young Iga playing tennis.
Iga Swiatek showing her potential pic.twitter.com/YckYjOqpev
— Talking Tennis (@TalkingTennisTT) December 4, 2023
Swiatek has established herself as a formidable player with a mighty forehand. However, her backhands are equally reliable. It is clear from the video clip that Iga has always been nimble on her feet and has hit powerful strokes, even at a young age.
The clip has gradually found traction on social media. Most fans are in awe, seeing Swiatek in action as a little girl with big dreams. Fans noticed the hint of overspin in her shots, as one user commented, “Iga, you are so adorable here. Those little legs and feet.”
She hits the ball hard even then and also the hint of overspin.😃
— Peter Don (@Pawm32) December 4, 2023
Iga, you are so adorable here. Those little legs and feet.
— ttlle (@ttlle) December 5, 2023
Iga Swiatek has come a long way since this clip was shot. She has created and broken records and is the undisputed leader of the WTA.
Iga Swiatek to star in the United Cup
With the United Cup slated for the end of December, Iga and Novak Djokovic are set to lead the event. It is a mixed-team tournament that will be played between December 29 and January 7, 2024.
Swiatek will lead Team Poland, alongside her compatriot, Hubert Hurkacz. They are the top two seeds for the event. Swiatek will face off against Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil on December 30.
𝗜𝗴𝗮 🇵🇱 𝘃 🇧🇷 𝗕𝗶𝗮
Iga Swiatek will kick off her 2024 season on December 30 against Beatriz Haddad Maia at the United Cup 🏆 pic.twitter.com/664TR2Fjm0
— Eurosport (@eurosport) November 30, 2023
On the men’s side of the draw, Djokovic will lead Serbia, making its debut this year. Novak will play at the event with the rising star, Olga Danilovic.
The United Cup promises to be an exciting event with a star-studded lineup. Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic, the two world number 1’s, will hope to kick off the new season with wins under their belts.