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It means the three-time major winner – who was left in tears after a heavy defeat to Pegula in Sydney at the beginning of the year – lost just five games all tournament on her way to a successful title defence in Qatar. The extraordinary feat has not been seen for 98 years, when Suzanne Lenglen became the last woman to lose just five games on her way to winning the 1925 Wimbledon title.

Aside from her extraordinary slice of history, Swiatek also showed her class with a beautiful gesture and message for Ukraine, amid the ongoing war with Russia. Playing with a ribbon in the colours of Ukraine on her cap, the 21-year-old endeared herself to the tennis world by paying tribute to the war-ravaged country in a classy victory speech.

“This was the first tournament where I had a chance to make a speech when the war started in Ukraine,” she said. “I feel like we all have pretty short memories, but we should all support Ukrainians with everything they’re coping with every day.

“It’s pretty disappointing the situation is not changing, but hopefully they will stay strong.” Fans were quick to praise Swiatek for her ongoing support towards Ukraine, as well as her incredible march to the title in Doha.

Retaining your title losing only FIVE games all week