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World No 1 Iga Swiatek congratulated Marketa Vondrousova on winning her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Vondrousova, 24, upset sixth-ranked Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 in the Wimbledon final. Vondrousova, the 2019 French Open runner-up, had a few rough years as she had two surgeries on her wrist in recent years.
At this year’s Wimbledon, Vondrousova’s perseverance after injuries paid off as Swiatek is now calling the 24-year-old “a huge inspiration.”“Amazing tournament Marketa! Congratulations. Your resilience and comebacks after injuries are huuuuge inspiration.
Just show us you coach tattoo!” Swiatek tweeted.
Your resilience and combacks after injuries are huuuuge inspiration. Just show us you coach tattoo!𤣠— Iga ÅwiÄ tek (@iga_swiatek) July 15, 2023
Swiatek congratulates Vondrousova
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