Tennis News: When it comes to athletic prowess, Martina Navratilova thinks Carolina Garcia and Iga Swiatek are on par. The two, together with Maria Sakkari, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff, according to the 18-time Major champion, are the best athletes in women’s tennis.
Iga Swiatek, who excels in speed, endurance, and strength, is well known for her athleticism and perseverance.
In 2022, Garcia had the most successful season of her career, winning the WTA Finals and reaching her first Major semifinal (at the US Open). She concluded the year with four singles titles and also won the doubles crown at Roland Garros.
Navratilova said of the Frenchwoman’s outstanding season on the WTA website that she had what it takes to rule women’s tennis.
“Fantastic year-ending performance for a player who has tried every option. But she wants it. She is now convinced that she can succeed. In the same league as Swiatek, Sakkari, Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff, she is one of the best athletes out there,” said Navratilova.
Garcia’s final world ranking in 2021 was 74, which is significantly lower than the 4th place she has at the end of this season. After already witnessing a decline in form the previous year, Navratilova thinks the 29-year-old will likely maintain it going ahead.
“The obvious point is that Garcia cannot disappear from view as she did earlier in this season. When she is playing well, as we witnessed in the WTA Finals, she is really difficult to defeat,” said the American.
Iga Swiatek will continue to keep the No. 1 spot throughout the 2023 season, according to Martina Navratilova.
Iga Swiatek, the current world No. 1, currently leads Ons Jabeur, who is in the second position, by an enormous 6030 points. The Pole will be defending a bag full of points in 2023 thanks to her eight title triumphs, including two Majors, even though such a lead appears unlikely to disappear anytime soon.
Martina Navratilova, though, does not anticipate the 21-year-old losing her position given the fierce consistency she has shown throughout all competitions.
“Because she is so reliable, I don’t see anyone imitating her. She consistently wins large tournaments. Typically, one or the other applies. She is simultaneously pursuing both of them. I wonder whether she’s changing anything or upping her game in any way. She spent more time online over the past year, which had a significant impact,” explained Navratilova.
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