Yes. I think Iga will remain #1 for quite some time. She has extraordinary reflexes and superb court sense. Her forehand is the best in women's tennis and her backhand is very fine. She plays the big points very well. She has all the shots--drop shots, overheads, volleys as well as mighty groundstrokes. She is at least one level and perhaps two, over everyone else on the current tour. She can lose confidence at times, but she is so good that she seems able to restore order quickly. Will be interesting to see how long her winning streak continues.
Iga earned her ranking points by winning tournaments to become No 1, not because she merely inherited it from Barty. With her humongous ranking points, she can conceivably take a vacation till December and still stay No.1 by the end of the year.
When she won Rome in 2021 the way she did (she double bageled Pliskova in the final) is when I knew her 2020 Roland Garros title was not a fluke and that she was the real deal. Now all that being said, even I could never have imagined she would go on to have this incredible winning streak.
No matter what anyone says about Iga not being a "true No. 1", there certainly hasn't been anybody for 35 matches and 5 consecutive tournaments that has successfully challenged her from that position.
As an occasional tennis fan (only watch Grand Slams on TV) I was recently regretting the absence of a third Williams sister during the 2022 French open. After watching Iga through the tournament I believe I have found their successor in Iga. She has the movement, the power, all the shots and the consistency of a number one, male or female. She puts me in mind of all of Federer, Nadal and Jokovych in her unerring choice of the most aggressive shot possible, as well as her planned two and three shot combinations that result in points won especially against her better opponents. Who knows what her personal career goals are but it looks like the sky is the limit in the Grand Slams. (And if she can govern her activity regarding injury).
I am Polish and I watched Iga's interview on Polish TV, when she was ~ 16 years old, she said that for her future career in tennis, she has plans to win all the Grand Slam tournaments. CAREER PLAN: Win all GS, not just dreams of winning. The mentality of the greatest sports masters, and she was only a 16-year-old girl at the time.
The tournaments in which IGA plays are telling the truth about IGA's level of play. At that point Iga is definitely #1 WTA's player and has components to yet improve and stay as #1. And that is my wish and expectation.
Even if Iga wins one of the grass tournaments plus Wimby, that would be 47 straight… and her detractors will still say her No. 1 ranking is undeserving. Heck, if she beats Martina’s record, they’ll still say the same thing.
Since this video was made she won the french open and us open in 2022.. with another french open title in 2023 and playing strong in wimbledon as the worlds number 1. Shes a phenom
Who is to be compared to if not the best? You follow the example of the best, Rafa, Roger or Nowak. You take the best and complement yourself with it. Greatness is learning from the best and beating them, isn't it?
Idiotic thing to say that she got there by default. If she did not have more points up than any of the others in women's tennis, she would not have achieved the spot....And boy oh boy, has she ever cemented herself in that top spot since being there. Absolutely no fluke!
seriously, are we still going to beat that dead horse "iga is number one only because Barry retired?" When did Barty ever had 35 matches winning streak in her career?
The truth is that sooner or later Iga would catch up with Barty because she is still developing and is healthier than Barty and if Barty quit, she had to have a reason and that's it.
She is number one because she earned it. She is better than Barty. She is now seated amongst the greatest names in tennis and has not been on the tour that long. Barty was on tour for 10 years and only got three Slams. She has two. Barty is gone and Iga has proved she belongs at number one with consistency.
Miss Swiatek, with full respect for your sporting achievements, if you want to make political statements on the tennis court attach a ribbon with Palestinian national colours to your hat next time
I have watched some of her match highlights and cannot imagine why there is so much hype. First, I saw her move her opponent out wide, leaving most the court open but she just hits right to her. I don't understand her game. Let's calm down and see how it goes before crowning her as the greatest ever. She doesn't have a Federer nor Nadal nor Djokovic for comparison, at the moment.
It's funny that you compare Iga to Federer or Nadal not to Williams sisters who dominated. It shows that you already see Iga being all time great in women's tennis 🎾🙂
In those moments she has full control over the game and she chooses when to strike the final hit. Maybe in those situations there was a chance her opponent could still get to the ball and Iga wasn't it best position to take that, so playing right to opponent was much safer. It is possible that 90% chance doesn't satisfy her, she wants 100%. Simmilar choices are seen in all games, even top male tennis.
You are going to be disappointed for a long time. Iga is going to make a great champion. By the time she hangs up her racquet she will be the best ever.
She don't carry any aura, but media is mostly doing that. Rivalry is in every sport and her games too, just she is simply amazing court cover player and leave little place to all opponents for theirs game. To compare that, Serena did that at her prime and dictate her game for long time before become mama.
@@maxpol007 When Serena was at her prime, her opponents could not handle Serena pace and would simply return it back to Serena, who would put the ball away. The players today can handle pace. Serena would not win as many championships today.
@@maxpol007 I agree with you that Serena did the same thing in her prime. I am not sure that Serena would be as dominating today. Today's players hit the ball much harder and have better court coverage than previous generations.
Lucky as F that Ash Barty is Aboriginal and needs to go "Walkabout". Barty was good for another 15 Grandslams. But you need to understand Aboriginal culture. They belong to the land they come from.
Iga is coming into the WTA when you have several players who are not playing top of their games! Sure she will win her games easily when you have other players either hurt or not playing! Yes another plus for Iga is she’s young! Those are going to be easy confidence builders for Iga when you don’t really have great competition in the WTA currently! I’m not saying Iga’s isn’t playing like a Champion because she is! But the reasons above Iga has been winning at a faster rate than most WTA players! Iga is modest when it comes to her clothes on the court & her hair looks very outdated! When I first saw Iga photo hair down it took me back too women in the 1950’s haircut! Not attractive at all! This is 2022! Who’s idea is to dress Iga like a old woman? Very unattractive! Her’s Iga? Iga’s parents? Iga’s Team? Goodness not a good look at all!
@@Kyle27ish I’m just stating facts about Iga & my opinions! I don’t expect tennis players to be cover models but Iga is way too plain & her hair cut is very out dated is all I said for a #1 player! Iga has the money to update her look & she’s young she’s not old? It’s not to be critical but honest! I realize Iga from Poland but it’s 2022 & Iga is young not an old woman also! Iga’s also playing in modern days!
This is one of the most ignorant comments I've ever read online. See for yourself how ridiculous you are, Donna. Your non constructive criticism is as follows: - others are hurt or not playing hence Iga is wining - Iga is young - her hair and clothes are not attractive (are you kidding me?!) No, other players are not hurt or not playing. Did you mean good players? Do you mean Serena? Iga has played with most if not all top seeds already. Plus for Iga is that she is young? What's wrong with this? How's this even relevant other than yes she has achieved so much already and she is only 21. Your comments re her looks are appalling. Tennis is not a fashion show.
Great champion from a great country 🇪🇸❤️🇵🇱
gracias Señor ❤
That sooo… lovely ☺️
Yes. I think Iga will remain #1 for quite some time. She has extraordinary reflexes and superb court sense. Her forehand is the best in women's tennis and her backhand is very fine. She plays the big points very well. She has all the shots--drop shots, overheads, volleys as well as mighty groundstrokes. She is at least one level and perhaps two, over everyone else on the current tour. She can lose confidence at times, but she is so good that she seems able to restore order quickly. Will be interesting to see how long her winning streak continues.
Iga earned her ranking points by winning tournaments to become No 1, not because she merely inherited it from Barty. With her humongous ranking points, she can conceivably take a vacation till December and still stay No.1 by the end of the year.
exactly she is worthy
Well said💯
Exactly. In sport, nothing is inherited. It is earned.
@@RFazor agreed
IGA jest w Mega formie, pięknie rozjeżdża rywalki niczym walec a przy tym jest normalna i skromna. Trzymam kciuki za Nią i Jej dalszą karierę 👍🏻
Fantastic IGA SHOW CONGRATULECION POLÔNIA/BRASIL TE AMA.
She will 100% continue to win-dominate.
When she won Rome in 2021 the way she did (she double bageled Pliskova in the final) is when I knew her 2020 Roland Garros title was not a fluke and that she was the real deal.
Now all that being said, even I could never have imagined she would go on to have this incredible winning streak.
No matter what anyone says about Iga not being a "true No. 1", there certainly hasn't been anybody for 35 matches and 5 consecutive tournaments that has successfully challenged her from that position.
6* consecutive tournaments
looking like an all-time great
As an occasional tennis fan (only watch Grand Slams on TV) I was recently regretting the absence of a third Williams sister during the 2022 French open. After watching Iga through the tournament I believe I have found their successor in Iga. She has the movement, the power, all the shots and the consistency of a number one, male or female. She puts me in mind of all of Federer, Nadal and Jokovych in her unerring choice of the most aggressive shot possible, as well as her planned two and three shot combinations that result in points won especially against her better opponents. Who knows what her personal career goals are but it looks like the sky is the limit in the Grand Slams. (And if she can govern her activity regarding injury).
I am Polish and I watched Iga's interview on Polish TV, when she was ~ 16 years old, she said that for her future career in tennis, she has plans to win all the Grand Slam tournaments. CAREER PLAN: Win all GS, not just dreams of winning.
The mentality of the greatest sports masters, and she was only a 16-year-old girl at the time.
Sie ist ein erfahrener Tennisspielerin einfach klasse iga l love you immer freundlich und immer nett 😊😊😊👍😊😊
The tournaments in which IGA plays are telling the truth about IGA's level of play. At that point Iga is definitely #1 WTA's player and has components to yet improve and stay as #1.
And that is my wish and expectation.
Iga will dominate this decade .
Even if Iga wins one of the grass tournaments plus Wimby, that would be 47 straight… and her detractors will still say her No. 1 ranking is undeserving. Heck, if she beats Martina’s record, they’ll still say the same thing.
Yes she will continue to dominate wta
Since this video was made she won the french open and us open in 2022.. with another french open title in 2023 and playing strong in wimbledon as the worlds number 1. Shes a phenom
I don't see anyone can dethrone her for now. So probably she will stay nr1 for long
#1GA
beautiful, talented and hardworking
I notices that iga imitates Rafa’s style of playing . It is not easy to execute but somehow it has worked well for her so far.
Who is to be compared to if not the best?
You follow the example of the best, Rafa, Roger or Nowak. You take the best and complement yourself with it. Greatness is learning from the best and beating them, isn't it?
Champions blood !!💪💪💪
She is fresh like a bud..there’s a lot more to come from her..this is just a start I guess..
Iga will be number 1 at least until the end of the 2022 season
Barring injuries by the time she retires Iga will be considered the best female tennis player ever.
Go, Iga, Go!
Idiotic thing to say that she got there by default. If she did not have more points up than any of the others in women's tennis, she would not have achieved the spot....And boy oh boy, has she ever cemented herself in that top spot since being there. Absolutely no fluke!
IGA ŚWIĄTEK KRÓLOWA POLSKA KOCHANA KRÓLOWA PARYŻA KRÓLOWA ŚWIATA nie musi nikomu nic udowadniać po czynach ICH poznacie na zawsze dziękuję BOGU
seriously, are we still going to beat that dead horse "iga is number one only because Barry retired?" When did Barty ever had 35 matches winning streak in her career?
The truth is that sooner or later Iga would catch up with Barty because she is still developing and is healthier than Barty and if Barty quit, she had to have a reason and that's it.
Actually 1GA is number #1 is because she has most points, in fact in 6 months she has twice the points Barty had in 12 months of the entire 2021 !
@@fishmuck297 so true. Barty is a class act and the only sad thing is we were deprived of seeing Ash and Iga go head to head for years to come
@@bsw2112 👍
She is number one because she earned it. She is better than Barty. She is now seated amongst the greatest names in tennis and has not been on the tour that long. Barty was on tour for 10 years and only got three Slams. She has two. Barty is gone and Iga has proved she belongs at number one with consistency.
Thank you ❤
Thank you video brilliant compliment
If she stays out of injury yes she will rule the world.
Jazda!!!!
Iga rządzi :)))))
I thinks its right about time to stop bs-ing about Iga being no1, because Ash is not playing.
Hope she goes on to set the women's record for most Grand Slams!! Anyone know who the current record holder is?
Iga top player top lady
Now is a “Polish Open “
yes with you
Do your homework, learn the correct pronunciation of the names of the players before doing a video.
What are you talking about? Accent on wrong syllable, other than that - effort put is there and quite good pronunciation for foreigner.
Learn how to pronounce their names, tennis plus.
I have stop watching when you pronounced Halep. And I'm not even a fan of hers.
CONGRATS IGA, INCREDIBLE MALE ATTRIBUTS!
Re ‘male attributes’ - these applied to Serena/Venus - whereas Iga is 100% woman.
Let her enjoy the moment while it lasts
With Iga’s work ethic the ‘moment’ can last 10years or more.
Miss Swiatek, with full respect for your sporting achievements, if you want to make political statements on the tennis court attach a ribbon with Palestinian national colours to your hat next time
LoL, everybody butchers her name!
She Is and stay at 1 ne,1 how long she want`s to . Try to stop her !
I have watched some of her match highlights and cannot imagine why there is so much hype. First, I saw her move her opponent out wide, leaving most the court open but she just hits right to her. I don't understand her game. Let's calm down and see how it goes before crowning her as the greatest ever. She doesn't have a Federer nor Nadal nor Djokovic for comparison, at the moment.
It's funny that you compare Iga to Federer or Nadal not to Williams sisters who dominated. It shows that you already see Iga being all time great in women's tennis 🎾🙂
In those moments she has full control over the game and she chooses when to strike the final hit. Maybe in those situations there was a chance her opponent could still get to the ball and Iga wasn't it best position to take that, so playing right to opponent was much safer. It is possible that 90% chance doesn't satisfy her, she wants 100%. Simmilar choices are seen in all games, even top male tennis.
Djokovic comparison can definitely be made with Iga’s taking the ball early, top-spin hard hitting and her consistency.
she carries aura of invincibility, I want someone to break it!! really I do, I love to see rivalry, not one person dominating
You are going to be disappointed for a long time. Iga is going to make a great champion. By the time she hangs up her racquet she will be the best ever.
She don't carry any aura, but media is mostly doing that. Rivalry is in every sport and her games too, just she is simply amazing court cover player and leave little place to all opponents for theirs game. To compare that, Serena did that at her prime and dictate her game for long time before become mama.
@@maxpol007 When Serena was at her prime, her opponents could not handle Serena pace and would simply return it back to Serena, who would put the ball away. The players today can handle pace. Serena would not win as many championships today.
@@maxpol007 I agree with you that Serena did the same thing in her prime. I am not sure that Serena would be as dominating today. Today's players hit the ball much harder and have better court coverage than previous generations.
Lucky as F that Ash Barty is Aboriginal and needs to go "Walkabout".
Barty was good for another 15 Grandslams.
But you need to understand Aboriginal culture. They belong to the land they come from.
Is the new Queen Gay🏳🌈
@A R - can you imagine the tennis prodigy produced by these two?
Iga is coming into the WTA when you have several players who are not playing top of their games! Sure she will win her games easily when you have other players either hurt or not playing! Yes another plus for Iga is she’s young! Those are going to be easy confidence builders for Iga when you don’t really have great competition in the WTA currently! I’m not saying Iga’s isn’t playing like a Champion because she is! But the reasons above Iga has been winning at a faster rate than most WTA players! Iga is modest when it comes to her clothes on the court & her hair looks very outdated! When I first saw Iga photo hair down it took me back too women in the 1950’s haircut! Not attractive at all! This is 2022! Who’s idea is to dress Iga like a old woman? Very unattractive! Her’s Iga? Iga’s parents? Iga’s Team? Goodness not a good look at all!
I think it would be better for you to go and support cover model and part time tennis player Emma Raducanu while we rally behind our champ
@@Kyle27ish I’m just stating facts about Iga & my opinions! I don’t expect tennis players to be cover models but Iga is way too plain & her hair cut is very out dated is all I said for a #1 player! Iga has the money to update her look & she’s young she’s not old? It’s not to be critical but honest! I realize Iga from Poland but it’s 2022 & Iga is young not an old woman also! Iga’s also playing in modern days!
@@donnafielder6027 You have serious problem with hair. Hm. Go for it to a barber, he solve it in minutes. :)
This is one of the most ignorant comments I've ever read online. See for yourself how ridiculous you are, Donna. Your non constructive criticism is as follows:
- others are hurt or not playing hence Iga is wining
- Iga is young
- her hair and clothes are not attractive (are you kidding me?!)
No, other players are not hurt or not playing. Did you mean good players? Do you mean Serena? Iga has played with most if not all top seeds already.
Plus for Iga is that she is young? What's wrong with this? How's this even relevant other than yes she has achieved so much already and she is only 21.
Your comments re her looks are appalling. Tennis is not a fashion show.
Have you ever noticed that beak that Graf has? Seles was dominating Graf until that crazy German Graf fan stabbed her.