Robert Lewandowski has paid tribute to great champion Iga Swiatek following his compatriot s US Open triumph.
Swiatek became the first Polish singles champion at Flushing Meadows after defeating Ons Jabeur in straight sets on Saturday.
It was the world number one s second grand slam success of a brilliant season, having won a further six WTA titles including the French Open in June.
The 21-year-old became the first woman to triumph at Roland Garros and Flushing Meadows in the same campaign since Serena Williams in 2013.
Swiatek and Lewandowski are among the pre-eminent Polish sports stars of this generation and shared an embrace on Court Philippe Chatrier following the former s success in Paris.
Congratulations Iga! You’re a great champion and you’ve proven it yet again on the biggest stage. I am so happy for you
— Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official)
The Barcelona striker, who was on target in the Blaugrana s 4-0 win at Cadiz this weekend, celebrated his compatriot s latest victory, hailing the 10th WTA title of her career on social media.
Congratulations Iga! he tweeted. You re a great champion, and you ve proven it yet again on the biggest stage. I am so happy for you.