Iga Swiatek back on top of world after WTA Finals demolition of Jessica Pegula
by Tumaini Carayol from US news | The Guardian on (#6G5VK)
- Swiatek claims first WTA Finals title with 6-1, 6-0 victory
- Dominant win also secures Pole year-end world No 1 spot
Iga Swiatek continued on the path to becoming one of the greatest players of her time as she demolished Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-0 to win the WTA Finals for the first time in her young career.
With her sixth title of the season and 17th overall, the 22-year-old will finish 2023 as the No 1 for the second consecutive season, overtaking Aryna Sabalenka with victory in Cancun. The coming week will mark her 76th at No 1, a count that places her 10th on the list of all-time weeks in top spot.
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