Iga Swiatek, of Poland, holds her trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, in the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico, Saturday, May 18, 2024. Swiatek won 6-2/6-3.
Iga Swiatek, Defending French Open Champion, Serves Up Triple Crown Dream With Italian Open Win - In Pics
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is chasing a rare feat in the WTA tour. On Sunday, the Polish superstar defeated Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-3 in the final of the Italian Open to claim back-to-back WTA 1000 titles on clay. Come June 7, the 22-year-old from Warsaw can complete the Triple Crown at Roland Garros by defending the French Open title. World no. 2 Sabalenka, meanwhile, is looking forward to another final against Swiatek. "I hope, we're going to make it to the final of Roland Garros and I'll get you there," Sabalenka said after their Rome clash.
Aryna Sabalenka Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Winner Iga Swiatek, of Poland, right, and second placed Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, pose with their awards after the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico. Swiatek won 6-2/6-3.
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, poses with her trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, in the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico. Swiatek won 6-2/6-3.
Iga Swiatek Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Iga Swiatek, of Poland, celebrates after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, in the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico. Swiatek won 6-2/6-3.
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, reacts during her Italian Open tennis tournament final match against Iga Swiatek, of Poland, at Rome's Foro Italico.
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Iga Swiatek, of Poland,returns with a backhand to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico.
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Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, returns the ball to Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico
Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
A fan holds a Polish flag with a message for Iga Swiatek, of Poland, during her Italian Open tennis tournament final match against Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, at Rome's Foro Italico.
Iga Swiatek, of Poland Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Iga Swiatek, of Poland, serves to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the Italian Open tennis tournament final match at Rome's Foro Italico.
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, eyes the ball during her Italian Open tennis tournament final match against Iga Swiatek, of Poland, at Rome's Foro Italico.
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