“True student of the game and it showed this week”: Tennis fans hail Barbora Krejcikova’s win over Iga Swiatek in Dubai to claim maiden WTA 1000 title

Barbora Krejcikova claimed her maiden WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships by thrashing World No.1 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-2 in the final on Saturday.En route to the final, the Czech also beat World No. 3 Jessica Pegula (semifinals) and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka (quarterfinals), making her only the fifth WTA player to beat the Top-3 ranked players in the same event.By doing so, the Czech set social media abuzz, inviting lavish praise from tennis fans across the world. The New York Times' tennis correspondent, Christopher Clarey, called her a &quot;true student of tennis,&quot; while several others also lauded her performance in the final.Although some believed that a cold hampered Iga Swiatek during the final, they still gave credit to the World No. 30 for displaying great skills on the court to outlast the three-time Grand Slam champion.“Barbora Krejcikova not only plays a lot of tennis. She watches a lot of tennis, above all her rivals. True student of the game, and it showed this week. Had to find a lot of different ways to win under duress against the best of the WTA. Beat # 1 Swiatek, #2 Sabalenka, #3 Pegula,” wrote Christopher Clarey.Christopher Clarey 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🇪🇸@christophclareyBarbora Krejcikova not only plays a lot of tennis. She watches a lot of tennis, above all her rivals.True student of the game, and it showed this week. Had to find a lot of different ways to win under duress against the best of the WTABeat # 1 Swiatek, #2 Sabalenka, #3 Pegula22623Barbora Krejcikova not only plays a lot of tennis. She watches a lot of tennis, above all her rivals.True student of the game, and it showed this week. Had to find a lot of different ways to win under duress against the best of the WTABeat # 1 Swiatek, #2 Sabalenka, #3 Pegula https://t.co/xde0RNPIBD“Iga was clearly very hampered by her cold, but Krejcikova is a player that can push and make Iga’s life hell on a good day. Full credit to her for winning a 1000- she deserves it! Hyped to see her in the top 10 again soon. But also acknowledge that shes beaten a v poor Swiatek.” he wrote.Tom Jones 🏳️&zwj;🌈 🇺🇦@JomTones12Iga was clearly very hampered by her cold, but Krejcikova is a player that can push and make Iga’s life hell on a good day. Full credit to her for winning a 1000- she deserves it! Hyped to see her in the top 10 again soon. But also acknowledge that shes beaten a v poor Swiatek.334Iga was clearly very hampered by her cold, but Krejcikova is a player that can push and make Iga’s life hell on a good day. Full credit to her for winning a 1000- she deserves it! Hyped to see her in the top 10 again soon. But also acknowledge that shes beaten a v poor Swiatek.Here are some more reactions to Krejcikova’s victory:Sarah | Iga Świątek 2023 Doha slam CHAMPION@whomstissarahMy mom is a Krejcikova stan after today🥲🥲🏾she said she loved how full of praise for Iga she was and that now she is rooting for both she and Iga to beat everyone else’s ass this year🤣30My mom is a Krejcikova stan after today🥲🥲🙏🏾she said she loved how full of praise for Iga she was and that now she is rooting for both she and Iga to beat everyone else’s ass this year🤣Vansh@vanshv2kThat was such a brilliant sustained masterclass from Krejcikova. It’s tough to pull off the Doha/Dubai double (Henin 2007 and Hingis 2001) &amp; Swiatek was a bit under the weather. But regardless it shows the fragilities that can be exposed &amp; what a tough matchup this is for Iga.29That was such a brilliant sustained masterclass from Krejcikova. It’s tough to pull off the Doha/Dubai double (Henin 2007 and Hingis 2001) &amp; Swiatek was a bit under the weather. But regardless it shows the fragilities that can be exposed &amp; what a tough matchup this is for Iga.Myles David@TunedIntoTennisIf you remember, Barbora Krejcikova’s good form that culminated in the 2021 Roland Garros title, started with a run to the final in Dubai where she lost to Garbine Muguruza. Could she be onto something again?#tunedintotennis25If you remember, Barbora Krejcikova’s good form that culminated in the 2021 Roland Garros title, started with a run to the final in Dubai where she lost to Garbine Muguruza. Could she be onto something again?#tunedintotennis https://t.co/WNep1BwhUkbarbie k’s daughter :)@simasgardenTHE OTHER GIRLIES WERE SCARED BUT NOT BARBORA BARBIE K KREJCIKOVA!!!321THE OTHER GIRLIES WERE SCARED BUT NOT BARBORA BARBIE K KREJCIKOVA!!!René Denfeld@RenestanceKrejcikova on song is like watching a hot knife glide through a block of butter.18Krejcikova on song is like watching a hot knife glide through a block of butter.Sarath@sarath_xyz@christophclarey Student of the game is so accurate for #Krejcikoca. I know we have so much data &amp; tech now but nothing like the mind. I've noticed her watching a lot of tennis live &amp; probably taking mental notes. Tactically just brilliant. Effortless shot making &amp; no nonsense player! #WTA3@christophclarey Student of the game is so accurate for #Krejcikoca. I know we have so much data &amp; tech now but nothing like the mind. I've noticed her watching a lot of tennis live &amp; probably taking mental notes. Tactically just brilliant. Effortless shot making &amp; no nonsense player! #WTARené Denfeld@Renestance@pandsreid There's almost a metronomic quality to her tennis cause her timing is so good. Redirects so well when she takes it early and almost always has the ball in the sweet spot if she waits to hit it at the highest point. Wildly skillful.3@pandsreid There's almost a metronomic quality to her tennis cause her timing is so good. Redirects so well when she takes it early and almost always has the ball in the sweet spot if she waits to hit it at the highest point. Wildly skillful.&quot;When you play with Iga Swiatek, you have to suffer&quot;: Barbora Krejcikova after defeating the World No. 1 to claim the title in DubaiBatoba Krejcikova - Winner - 2023 Dubai Duty Free Tennis ChampionshipBarbora Krejcikova played excellent tennis over the past week to claim her first WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Duty-Free Championships. In the final, the Czech took just 91 minutes to beat the World No. 1 in straight sets to claim the sixth title of her career. When asked about playing against Iga Swiatek, the 27-year-old was full of praise for her opponent, remarking that she had to suffer a lot to get through her in the end.&quot;When you play with Iga, you have to suffer, otherwise you're not going to win because she's everywhere. She plays great shots. She likes to play long rallies. So you have to suffer. I don't mind that.&quot;&quot;It's always nice to win a tournament, especially such a big tournament also in Dubai. I was here in the finals a couple years ago. It's a tournament that everything started for me in singles. Very, very special place,&quot; Barbora Krejcikova said.The Czech's win means she will shoot up in the WTA rankings from World No. 30 to World No. 16 when they are updated on Monday.

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