Iga Swiatek is currently the dominant tennis player. The Pole made her second French Open title perfect in the final against Cori Gauff on Saturday. One of their most prominent fans is world footballer Robert Lewandowski from FC Bayern. The attacker, who was willing to change, was there and really raved after the final.
Iga Swiatek dominates the tennis world: With her 35th win in a row, the young Pole literally swept the American Cori Gauff off the court in the final of the French Open with 6: 1, 6: 3. The world number one had already played in Roland Garros in 2020 won the title.
After the converted match point, she could see the joy and the surprise in equal measure. Because: In the stands, Iga Swiatek discovered Robert Lewandowski, probably the greatest sports personality in her country. After a brief hug from the two exceptional athletes, Swiatek hurried back and accepted her trophy.
Lewandowski then confessed to “Eurosport” that he is a big fan of the young tennis player: “Iga’s success has confirmed that she is the best in the world. I am very happy that I was able to watch it live.”
Swiatek expresses support: “Stay strong, Ukraine”
Lewandowski, who had recently made his wish to leave FC Bayern public several times in the soon-to-be-started transfer period, did not want to talk about himself. “Today Iga is the star. All eyes should be on her.”
The 33-year-old, who played tennis himself as a child, was happy to see Swiatek’s final match in the stadium. According to Lewandowski, he takes every opportunity that comes his way. “And if Iga wins then that’s fantastic, the perfect combination.”
On the one hand, Iga Swiatek used her acceptance speech to congratulate her 18-year-old opponent Cori Gauff on her performance. On the other hand, to show support for Ukraine. “Stay strong, Ukraine,” she addressed to the local people who have been exposed to the Russian war of aggression for more than 100 days.