"Iga please we want you alive" - Tennis fans react hilariously to Swiatek's fearless strategy to counter Sabalenka's smash in Stuttgart final

Iga Swiatek raised many eyebrows and also drew several funny reactions with her interesting approach while defending a smash from Aryna Sabalenka during their Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final on Sunday, April 23.Swiatek beat Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4 to win her 13th tour-level title and second of the season. This also means she successfully defended her Stuttgart title, having beaten Sabalenka in the final last year too.During the contest on Sunday, a fearless Swiatek went charging towards the net as Sabalenka prepared to hit a smash in the first set. The Pole had to move away at the last moment as Sabalenka hit the ball in her direction.While Swiatek's tennis throughout the final drew applause, her unique strategy on that point also caught the eye of many.The Tennis Letter@TheTennisLetterIt takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? World No. 1 things21516It takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? 😂World No. 1 things https://t.co/NnM1NsNqjc&quot;Iga please we want you alive,&quot; a fan wrote on Twitter, reacting to the point.Out of Context Iga Świątek@SwiatekOOCIga please we want you alive2928Iga please we want you aliveBucubucu@bucuall9@TheTennisLetter She’s like a dog chasing the ball so Im not surprised fun to watch tho4@TheTennisLetter She’s like a dog chasing the ball so Im not surprised 😂 fun to watch tho&quot;Iga would be able to jump in front of the train if it would earn her that damn point,&quot; another fan expressed.spxrrow 🇵🇱@spxrrow1iga would be able to jump in front of the train if it would earn her that damn point491iga would be able to jump in front of the train if it would earn her that damn point😭Here are a few more reactions from fans to Swiatek's strategic move while defending a smash from her opponent:Prezessimus@EUntefuhrer@TheTennisLetter Iga is better - just needs a bulletproof vest 1@TheTennisLetter Iga is better - just needs a bulletproof vest 😎Pina Colada Addict@PinaColadaAdd@TheTennisLetter gosh I was so scared at that moment@TheTennisLetter 😂gosh I was so scared at that momentI love Ariana Grande ❤️@taylorendedfaga@TheTennisLetter I guess adrenaline took advantage of her @TheTennisLetter I guess adrenaline took advantage of her 😂Courtney Nguyen@FortyDeuceTwitswe straight up nearly lost the world no.1 there lol1944we straight up nearly lost the world no.1 there lolesmee | clay szn@IgasBakeryi wonder what was going through her mind lmao ig she was just in a silly goofy mood twitter.com/TheTennisLette…The Tennis Letter@TheTennisLetterIt takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? World No. 1 things1417It takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? 😂World No. 1 things https://t.co/NnM1NsNqjci wonder what was going through her mind lmao ig she was just in a silly goofy mood twitter.com/TheTennisLette…Mark Kovacs@MKovacsPhDA little spice with that overhead 🌶️ twitter.com/thetennislette…The Tennis Letter@TheTennisLetterIt takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? World No. 1 things11It takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? 😂World No. 1 things https://t.co/NnM1NsNqjcA little spice with that overhead 🌶️ twitter.com/thetennislette…мirena •@rubledererthis girl does weird things at the net.. twitter.com/TheTennisLette…The Tennis Letter@TheTennisLetterIt takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? World No. 1 things22417It takes a brave person to move into the court when Aryna Sabalenka is preparing for an overhead. Was Iga Swiatek trying to duck and run for cover? Or is this a new way of covering an overhead? 😂World No. 1 things https://t.co/NnM1NsNqjcthis girl does weird things at the net.. twitter.com/TheTennisLette…&quot;I'll be coming back probably every year&quot; - Iga Swiatek after winning Stuttgart 2023Iga Swiatek in action during the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Stuttgart 2023 final.Iga Swiatek, who not only won the trophy but also a brand-new Porsche car, expressed her love for the Stuttgart tournament and vowed to take part in the event every year going forward.&quot;Thank you to thank you for the tournament for, obviously, congrats for your anniversary. It's a pretty exciting time. And, yeah, you know, I'll be coming back probably every year because I love this tournament, the atmosphere here guys because of you,&quot; Swiatek said in her post-match on-court interview.The Polish superstar also lauded Aryna Sabalenka's game and expressed her delight at already having a budding rivalry with her. Swiatek feels that fans enjoy matches between herself and Sabalenka as they often produce high-intensity tennis.The 21-year-old also thanked her team for their help and support along the way.&quot;I'm really happy that we are so consistent and we can play so many amazing matches together because I think the fans are enjoying it, and it was such a high intensity. I want to thank my team because, it's been such an intense time, last couple of weeks and tough decisions sometimes, but I'm so happy that we're making the right decisions because of you,&quot; shedadded.Swiatek will now aim to win her maiden Madrid Open title.

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