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Jessica Pegula showed major class and appreciation for Iga Swiatek after a brutal defeat at the WTA Finals, revealing that the Pole’s presence has actually made her a better player. On Monday in Cancun, Swiatek dismantled Pegula 6-1 6-0 in the final at the WTA Finals.
After suffering four straight-set defeats to Swiatek last year, Pegula went 2-2 in her four matches against the Pole this year. Despite the heavy final loss, it doesn’t change the fact that 29-year-old Pegula has established herself as one of the best players on the WTA Tour over the last two years.
“First I just want to say congrats to Iga and your team and your family on an amazing year. Ending the year No 1, winning this tournament, it’s really incredible. You know, you continue to push me to be a better player every single year, or at least, you haven’t been on tour that long but so far since you’ve been on tour, and it really makes me a much better player and I really appreciate that aspect of it.
Of course I wish I could’ve done better today but that’s not how it goes sometimes, so congrats and all the best, have a nice off-season and a good next year,” Pegula told Swiatek…
