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World No 1 Iga Swiatek issued a pretty humble statement after being named the WTA Player of the Year as the Pole is just grateful that her 2023 success is being recognized and acknowledged. On Monday, the WTA announced Swiatek as the WTA Player of the Year for the 2023 season.
For the 22-year-old Pole, this has been the second consecutive season in which she has won the award. By achieving the accolade in two consecutive years, Swiatek became the first player to do so in back-to-back seasons since Serena Williams from 2012 to 2015.
“Thank you for this acknowledgment and recognition. See you soon!” Swiatek wrote on X.
Thank you for this acknowledgement and recognition. See you soon! ☺️ https://t.co/RwznUJori7 — Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) December 11, 2023
Swiatek is the 2023 WTA Player of the Year
After a dominant 2022 season, Swiatek didn’t put the same numbers in 2023 but it was still a very great season for the Pole, who most notably managed to defend her French Open title.
Also, Swiatek won five more titles in 2023 and managed to finish the season as the world No 1 for the second consecutive season. Swiatek’s six titles in 2023 were also the most won…
