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Analysis: Iga Swiatek’s rapid rise to No. 1 not mind-blowing

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, hits a forehand to Jessica Pegula during the Miami Open tennis tournament Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Iga Swiatek, right, of Poland, holds up her trophy after beating Naomi Osaka of Japan, left, 6-4, 6-0, during the women's singles finals of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Iga Swiatek of Poland, reacts after beating Naomi Osaka of Japan, 6-4, 6-0, during the women's singles finals of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after beating Naomi Osaka of Japan, 6-4, 6-0, during the women's singles finals of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Analysis: Iga Swiatek’s rapid rise to No. 1 not mind-blowing