Elena Rybakina gets brutally honest on Iga Swiatek’s game, 2023 season

Elena Rybakina described Iga Swiatek as “really a tough opponent” and highlighted that the Pole is having another great season. Over the last year and a half, not many players have had a lot of success against Swiatek. But 24-year-old Rybakina is a completely different story as she is 3-0 against Swiatek during that period.

After winning eight titles last year – including two Grand Slams – Swiatek has won five titles this year, including one Slam title. Although Swiatek has had notable success in 2023, some still think that the Pole hasn’t had a great season.

Rybakina disagrees with that claim. “She’s a really tough opponent. I know every point is going to be difficult because she’s fighting and running a lot. She’s so consistent throughout the year. Last year and even now I think it was great results.

Just a tough opponent,” Rybakina said of Swiatek on Tennis Channel, via The Tennis Letter.

Elena Rybakina says Iga Swiatek had great results this year:

“She’s a really tough opponent. I know every point is going to be difficult because she’s fighting & running a lot.

She’s so consistent throughout the year. Last year & even now I think…