Tennis: Poland’s Świątek wins Indian Wells to claim 19th career title

Polish tennis star Iga Świątek held off Greece's Maria Sakkari to win the BNP Paribas Open tournament at Indian Wells in the United States on Sunday, claiming her 19th career singles title.

Polish tennis player Iga Świątek poses with her trophy after winning the women's singles at the BNP Paribas Open tournament in Indian Wells, California, USA, March 17, 2024.

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The Polish world No. 1 overpowered the 28-year-old Greek player 6-4, 6-0 in the championship match.

UNSTOPPABLE 🔥@iga_swiatek is the women's singles champion for a second time!#IndianWells | #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/Z1cVadynBu

— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 17, 2024

- Pod koniec meczu rzeczywiście czułam, jakby kort był większy po drugiej stronie, bo byłam na tyle skoncentrowana i na tyle dobrze wiedziałam, co powinnam zrobić, że wszystko wychodziło idealnie - mówiła Iga Świątek po meczu z Marią Sakkari.

Więcej👇https://t.co/0F8FSQEMCA

— Sport PR (@sportradiopl) March 17, 2024

She picked up her second title of the year.

Simply the best 🏆@iga_swiatek | #IndianWells | #TennisParadise pic.twitter.com/D0iNWVOTq0

— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 17, 2024

Świątek last month won the Qatar Open tournament in Doha for the third consecutive time.

The 22-year-old Pole in November regained her spot at the top of the world rankings in women's tennis after winning the season-ending WTA Finals tournament in Mexico.

Świątek defeated Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 in the final of the women's singles at the 2022 Indian Wells.

Then (2022) ➡️ Now (2024)@iga_swiatek | #TennisParadise | #IndianWells pic.twitter.com/euUUhngNfa

— BNP Paribas Open (@BNPPARIBASOPEN) March 17, 2024

Last year, the Polish star failed to defend her Indian Wells title, after succumbing 2-6 2-6 to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the semifinals.

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Source: IAR, PAP

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