New York | The 2022 US Open will always be remembered – outside Poland, at least – for its farewell to Serena Williams, long the queen of tennis and the greatest women’s player ever.

Beware, though, after Poland’s Iga Swiatek won the women’s singles title on Saturday (Sunday AEST), beating Ons Jabeur of Tunisia at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the sport may have a new ruler on its hands.