Iga Swiatek ‘scares’ opponents as they fear becoming victims of a familiar fate
ga Swiatek’s relentless ability to crush her opponents has given her an aura that sends a shiver of fear down the spine of her opponents, according to British star Jodie Burrage.
Swiatek has a stinning record of winning sets 6-0, with her record of winning a stunning 22 sets 6-0 in the 2023 and she backed that up with 14 more sets won without the concession of a single game this season.
While she finished the year as world No 2, Burrage has told Tennis365 that players are wary of being the next victim of a 6-0 ‘bagel’ set dished out by Swiatek.
Speaking to Tennis365 with her clothing partners Penguin, the player who reached a career-high ranking of No 84 earlier this year has opened up on her experiences playing against the best players in the women’s game.
Burrage recorded her only win against an opponent ranked in the top ten when she beat Paula Badosa on a grass court at Eastbourne in 2022 and she has also faced top-ranked players Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka.
Breaking into the top 100 of the WTA Rankings was a fine achievement for Burrage before she was struck down by injuries and she has opened up on her experiences playing the top players in the game.
“They are different gravy,” said Burrage with a smile as she discussed her experiences with the game’s top players. “It feels like I can’t actually compare myself to them yet.
“When I played against Sabalenka in the second round of the US Open last year, I really wasn’t happy with how I played, but it was still only 6-3 6-2.
“I had a few break point chances and other opportunities. I wasn’t happy about how I hit my forehand in that match and yet I still managed to win games and create chances.
