‘Star struck’ Iga Swiatek reveals what Serena Williams told her in pre-match chat before dominant US Open win

Iga Swiatek is the No. 1 ranked women’s tennis player in the world.

So Swiatek smoothly winning 6-4, 6-2 in the third round of the 2024 US Open isn’t shocking.

Iga Swiatek had a memorable day on and off the court

However, Swiatek was especially dominant on Saturday, and the Polish tennis star revealed that she had some extra inspiration on the way to the fourth round.

“It was really nice to see her,” Swiatek said. “She has a lot of positive energy.”

“She” is Serena Williams — a 23-time Grand Slam winner who inspired Swiatek before another powerful victory.

Williams was seen chatting with Swiatek before the straight-sets win and was playfully teased by the WTA as a “special visitor.”

“Legend in the making and the GOAT,” one fan tweeted.

“Love this,” a second fan wrote. “Fave talking to fave.”

“Simply the best of the bests, Serena!!!” a third fan wrote. “We miss you.”