Gregory Costa+FollowSwiatek's Intense Showdown: Rybakina RivalryIga Swiatek showcased her dominance in Cincinnati, swiftly defeating Elena Rybakina in straight sets to advance to the final. Despite Rybakina's impressive quarterfinal win over Aryna Sabalenka, Swiatek's relentless intensity and strategic play proved too much. Swiatek admitted the match's pace was "pretty crazy," highlighting her ability to maintain focus under pressure. With a history of success against Rybakina, Swiatek's performance sets the stage for a thrilling final against Jasmine Paolini. Can Swiatek continue her hard-court success? #Sports #Tennis #Swiatek00Share
tammy84+FollowSwiatek’s ‘Pretzel’ Nickname for Medvedev ResurfacesAnyone else catch Iga Swiatek and Daniil Medvedev’s joint interview at the Cincinnati Masters? The bakery queen’s 2021 ‘pretzel’ jab at Meddy’s flexible style came up again—this time right in front of him! Medvedev took it in stride, even admitting his forehand can get a little twisty. Love how these two Grand Slam champs can poke fun at each other while showing off their custom Technifibre rackets. Swiatek’s on fire in Cincy, while Meddy looks to regroup for the US Open. Thoughts on their playful rivalry? #Sports #Tennis #Swiatek00Share
tammy84+FollowŚwiątek’s Hard Court Hurdle: Tauson UpsetTough day for Iga “Queen of Clay” Świątek fans as she fell to Clara Tauson in the Canadian Open’s fourth round. Świątek was brutally honest post-match, admitting she repeated old hard-court mistakes and didn’t adapt quickly enough. This is Tauson’s first win over Iga, making it a real statement in their budding rivalry. With Cincinnati up next, can Świątek solve her hard-court puzzle before the US Open? #Sports #Tennis #Swiatek00Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowSwiatek Slides Out of Top 5—What’s Next?For the first time since early 2022, Queen of Clay Iga Swiatek is out of the WTA Top 5, dropping to No. 7 after a tough French Open. Losing big points from Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros, Swiatek now faces her least favorite surface—grass. With no Queen’s Club appearance and a modest Wimbledon record, can she bounce back at Bad Homburg before the All England Club? Or is this the start of a new rivalry at the top? Let’s hear your takes! #Swiatek #WTARankings #TennisTalk #Sports30Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowSwiatek’s Clay Court Clash: Fair or Foul?Wow, what a wild semifinal between Iga “Queen of Clay” Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka! The big talking point? Swiatek’s heated dispute with umpire Kader Nouni after he refused to check a key ball mark on the clay, sticking to Roland Garros’ old-school rules. Swiatek was clearly frustrated, calling out, “That’s not fair,” but had to play on. Despite rallying in the second set, Sabalenka snapped Iga’s epic 26-match win streak in Paris. Do you think the French Open should finally go electronic, or is tradition worth the drama? #Swiatek #FrenchOpen #TennisDrama #Sports00Share
Nicole Baxter+FollowIs Iga Swiatek Getting the Respect She Deserves?Big debate heating up at Roland Garros! Patrick Mouratoglou just said Iga Swiatek isn’t a “superstar” like Serena, which is why she’s not headlining night sessions. Even with her chasing a fourth straight French Open, Swiatek and other WTA stars are stuck in the afternoon slots. Is this fair, or does the tournament need a new approach? Are we undervaluing the 'Queen of Clay' just because she isn’t Serena or Sharapova? #Swiatek #RolandGarros #WTA #Sports00Share
Stephen Wilson+FollowSwiatek Schools Raducanu Again at Roland GarrosQueen Iga showed why she owns the clay, handing Emma Raducanu another tough lesson in Paris. Swiatek’s 6-1, 6-2 win makes it 5-0 in their head-to-head, with Raducanu admitting she felt “exposed” by the four-time champ’s relentless pressure. It’s clear the Brit’s still learning the ropes on the big stage, but her honesty about the gaps in her game is refreshing. Can Raducanu close the gap, or is Swiatek just on another level? #Swiatek #Raducanu #RolandGarros #Sports00Share
Stephen Wilson+FollowRaducanu vs. Świątek: Can Emma Break the Streak?All eyes are on Paris as Raducanu gears up to face Queen of Clay, Iga Świątek, in their fifth career showdown. Emma admits she needs to go big or risk "getting eaten" by Świątek, who’s riding a 22-match French Open win streak. With Iga’s tactical edge and Emma’s hunger to finally take a set, this rivalry could see a new chapter. Can Raducanu finally crack the code, or will Świątek’s dominance continue? #FrenchOpen #Raducanu #Swiatek #Sports00Share
tammy84+FollowCan Swiatek Match Lenglen’s Clay Record?Roland-Garros 2025 is shaping up to be a classic, especially on the women’s side! Iga Swiatek, the undisputed ‘queen of the clay,’ is chasing history—she could tie Suzanne Lenglen’s century-old record with a fourth straight French Open crown. But with Sabalenka’s hot streak and Coco Gauff hungry for her first Paris title, the competition is fierce. Who do you think will rise on the red dirt this year? #RolandGarros #Swiatek #FrenchOpen #Sports00Share
Brittany Gilbert+FollowRaducanu Eyes Revenge, Swiatek LoomsAll eyes are on Emma Raducanu as she gears up for a tough opener against Wang Xinyu at Roland Garros—a rematch after Wang’s upset win in 2021. If Raducanu gets her revenge, she’s set for a blockbuster second-round clash with clay queen Iga Swiatek. Can Emma rediscover her US Open magic and shake up the women’s draw? This potential showdown is one to watch! #RolandGarros #Raducanu #Swiatek #FrenchOpen #Tennis #Sports10Share
