"Iga Swiatek putting a level of fear into players on court that I haven't seen since peak Serena" - Tennis fans stunned by No. 1's dominance

Iga Swiatek has been in formidable form at the ongoing Dubai Tennis Championships. Fans have been left stunned by the spectacular fashion in which the World No. 1 has been demolishing her opponents.Swiatek had a less-than-ideal result at the Australian Open, where she was knocked out by eventual finalist Elena Rybakina in the fourth round. While the defeat made fans wonder whether the 21-year-old could replicate her 2022 glory, Swiatek has more than risen to the challenge in the days since.She successfully defended her title at the Qatar Open by ruthlessly crushing each of her opponents (Danielle Collins 6-0, 6-1, Veronika Kudermetova 6-0, 6-1, and Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3, 6-0). And the Pole has carried her dominance into the ongoing tournament in Dubai as well. In the opening round, Swiatek dismissed 2021 US Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-1.Her latest victim is World No. 15 Liudmila Samsonova, who has been in commendable form and recently finished as the runner-up at the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open. However, the Russian athlete was shown no mercy by the World No. 1 and was vanquished with a familiar 6-1, 6-0 scoreline.Tennis fans are amazed by Iga Swiatek’s consistent performance, and many compared her continuing dominance to the likes of peak Steffi Graf and Serena Williams.&quot;I say this as someone who worships the ground Serena Williams walks on, and watched her entire career as it happened. Iga Swiatek is putting a level of fear into players on court that I haven’t seen since peak Serena. Opponents look genuinely lost and intimidated,&quot; one fan remarked.Autistic Tennis Fan@AutisticTennisI say this as someone who worships the ground Serena Williams walks on, and watched her entire career as it happened.Iga Swiatek is putting a level of fear into players on court that I haven’t seen since peak-Serena.Opponents look genuinely lost and intimidated.672I say this as someone who worships the ground Serena Williams walks on, and watched her entire career as it happened.Iga Swiatek is putting a level of fear into players on court that I haven’t seen since peak-Serena.Opponents look genuinely lost and intimidated.Another fan was of the opinion that the 21-year-old's supremacy was even greater than that of Steffi Graf, considering the higher quality of competitors in the WTA of late.&quot;I keep seeing people comparing this to Graf’s dominance. But back in the day the circuit wasn’t that developed and there was a tremendous gap between Graf and the rest of the girls. Now the WTA is much more competitive. So, I think Iga’s accomplishment is even more astonishing,&quot; the fan said.Ege@allegroinquieto@josemorgado I keep seeing people comparing this to Graf’s dominance. But back in the day the circuit wasn’t that developed and there was a tremendous gap between Graf and the rest of the girls. Now the WTA is much more competitive. So, I think Iga’s accomplishment is even more astonishing.282@josemorgado I keep seeing people comparing this to Graf’s dominance. But back in the day the circuit wasn’t that developed and there was a tremendous gap between Graf and the rest of the girls. Now the WTA is much more competitive. So, I think Iga’s accomplishment is even more astonishing.Here are a few other reactions from fans:The Tennis Podcast@TennisPodcastOk this is getting silly now. Iga Swiatek has now lost 8 games in 10 sets. 9 of them baked goods. 6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0Against quality opponents. Danielle CollinsVeronika Kudermetova Jessica PegulaLeylah Fernandez Liudmila Samsonova84672Ok this is getting silly now. Iga Swiatek has now lost 8 games in 10 sets. 9 of them baked goods. 6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0Against quality opponents. Danielle CollinsVeronika Kudermetova Jessica PegulaLeylah Fernandez Liudmila SamsonovaThomas@peaky_punter@josemorgado Next she play pliskova whom she beat ….302@josemorgado Next she play pliskova whom she beat …. https://t.co/zNAhWrnZxnfalade Donad@donad_lee@josemorgado Too easy for this woman. Too easy🏻🏻🏻6@josemorgado Too easy for this woman. Too easy👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻MD@insultcookies@josemorgado Those are Navratilova in 1985, Graf in 1988, Hingis in 1997, Henin in 2007 and Serena in 2013 kind of numbers. And I love seeing it after a so-so start to the year. Just hyper-focused and crushing.2@josemorgado Those are Navratilova in 1985, Graf in 1988, Hingis in 1997, Henin in 2007 and Serena in 2013 kind of numbers. And I love seeing it after a so-so start to the year. Just hyper-focused and crushing.Adhi Rizky Putra@Adhirizkyputra@josemorgado Iga to Pliskova be like:1@josemorgado Iga to Pliskova be like: https://t.co/OFrLBK7FtFMolly Ulrich@UlrichMolly@josemorgado Finally a player that echoes Steffi Graf's winning confidence. IT'S ABOUT TIME!2@josemorgado Finally a player that echoes Steffi Graf's winning confidence. IT'S ABOUT TIME!Steve@Steve71290524@josemorgado Show some mercy iga1@josemorgado Show some mercy igaWitold Strzelczyk@WitoldStrzelcz4All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists. Unbelievable twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoIga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.2095203Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.💥 Unbelievable 💥twitter.com/josemorgado/st…Paul Berra 🇺🇸🇺🇦@berralawShe's quickly becoming one of the best ever. twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoIga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.1203Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.She's quickly becoming one of the best ever. 🎾🎾 twitter.com/josemorgado/st…ali@GerrardologyBreadsticks and bagels, welcome to the Polish bakery featuring Iga Swiatek. What a player twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoIga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.2121205Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.Breadsticks and bagels, welcome to the Polish bakery featuring Iga Swiatek. What a player twitter.com/josemorgado/st…ً@Saniul_One of the greatest peaks in tennis IMO, and she's not done yet. twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoIga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.71Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.One of the greatest peaks in tennis IMO, and she's not done yet. twitter.com/josemorgado/st…REDA BOUCHEFAA 🇲🇦🇵🇸@Redabouchefaa1Lol this is scary twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoIga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.2143208Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.Lol this is scary twitter.com/josemorgado/st…ADDICTION FC@BSgijaIga Światek can beat Carlitos at this pointIga Światek can beat Carlitos at this pointOut of Context Iga Świątek@SwiatekOOC16617https://t.co/s6IR6pEGFtPeter Don@Pawm32@TheTennisLetter @shetookthem @iga_swiatek This's Igas slaughter tennis.@TheTennisLetter @shetookthem @iga_swiatek This's Igas slaughter tennis.GAME TO LOVE@GTLTennisSamsonova the latest victim receiving YET ANOTHER Bagel 🥯 and a Breadstick 🥖from Iga Swiatek in Dubai! Next customer please…33344Samsonova the latest victim receiving YET ANOTHER Bagel 🥯 and a Breadstick 🥖from Iga Swiatek in Dubai! Next customer please… https://t.co/qXKqN3Kq3CAbdelilah Saidi@Elpeakys@GTLTennis Iga is 21 yo and this dominating.It's absolutely scary.@GTLTennis Iga is 21 yo and this dominating.It's absolutely scary.krista | #brenglenation@lgbtkvitovaIga turning all the girls into mince meat the Bot better turn up in the QF2Iga turning all the girls into mince meat 😭 the Bot better turn up in the QFAdedamola 👑@lahey62_Iga should be playing in ATP….WTA ain’t her level any longer twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoIga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.2398226Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 to reach the QFs in Dubai.That's 5 consecutive wins in Middle East losing a total of 8 games.6-0, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, 6-3, 6-0, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, 6-0.All the player she beat were top 20 or former GS finalists.Unbelievable.Iga should be playing in ATP😹….WTA ain’t her level any longer twitter.com/josemorgado/st…Iga Swiatek advances to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis ChampionshipsThe World No. 1 successfully defended her Qatar Open titleIga Swiatek is through to the quarterfinals of the first WTA 1000 event of the season, the Dubai Tennis Championships. Swiatek failed to make it past Round 2 of the tournament last year, but has already bettered that this time around. She will now try to reduce the burden of defending her seven remaining titles from last year by going deep in the WTA 1000 event.The current World No. 1 has set up a clash against former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova for a spot in the semifinals. The duo have faced off once before, in the 2021 WTA 1000 Italian Open final, where Swiatek crushed Pliskova 6-0, 6-0.

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