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World No. 1 Iga Swiatek has an opportunity to hitch the likes of Steffi Graf, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in reaching a outstanding feat and changing into simply the fourth participant ever with a number of completions of the Sunshine Double, by way of OptaAce.
In 2022, Swiatek lifted her first Indian Wells title after beating Maria Sakkari within the ultimate. Two weeks later, Swiatek additionally defeated Naomi Osaka for her first Miami title and to finish the Sunshine Double.
After dropping within the Indian Wells semifinal final 12 months, the 22-year-old Pole made a triumphant return to the desert this 12 months, profitable her second title on the event after not dropping a single set throughout the complete event. Now, Swiatek is about to play Miami – a event she was pressured to skip final 12 months due rib damage – and if she wins it, she’s going to full the Sunshine Double for the second time at simply 22.
Novak Djokovic owns essentially the most Sunshine Double completions (2011, 2014, 2015, 2016), whereas Federer comes at second place with three completions (2005, 2006, and 2017). Relating to girls, solely Graff managed to finish the Sunshine Double greater than as soon as – 1994 and 1996.
4 – Iga Swiatek can develop into solely the 4th feminine or male participant to realize the Sunshine Double on a number of events together with Steffi Graf, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic; she has 16% likelihood to win the title at Miami. Prediction. #MiamiOpen | @MiamiOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/juK6dE6Az5
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) March 21, 2024
Swiatek not pondering an excessive amount of forward in Miami
In Miami, top-seeded Swiatek had a first-round bye as her marketing campaign on the event will begin on Friday when she takes on Camila Giorgi, who defeated Magdalena Frech within the first spherical.
Contemplating how dominant Swiatek was in Indian Wells, there isn’t a doubt that she is the No. 1 favourite for the Miami title. However Swiatek doesn’t wish to become involved in any of these talks as she needs to maintain targeted on her recreation and go match by match in Miami.
“I don’t really feel like we must always discuss ifs. I’ll do all the things step-by-step, as normal. No want for me to love, go and already take into consideration profitable the trophy, as a result of I haven’t even practiced right here,” Swiatek stated.
Additionally, Swiatek admitted that she felt that she “overachieved” two years in the past in Indian Wells and Miami.
It stays to be seen if Swiatek can win Miami and obtain yet one more spectacular feat.