Swiatek knocks Paolini to finalize WTA Cincinnati Open heading
(MENAFN) Iga Swiatek added another milestone to her career on Monday, clinching her first-ever Cincinnati Open crown with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini.
The two-hour final was filled with momentum swings, featuring 16 break points in total. Swiatek capitalized on six of her 10 opportunities, while Paolini struggled to convert hers. The Polish star secured the title without dropping a set throughout the tournament.
The win marks Swiatek’s 11th WTA 1000 title, putting her just two shy of Serena Williams’ record of 13, and her 24th career title overall. It also comes on the heels of her Wimbledon triumph, boosting her confidence as she heads into the US Open.
The 24-year-old now sits within 500 points of world number one Aryna Sabalenka, with the top spot potentially up for grabs in New York. Swiatek had fallen short in the Cincinnati semifinals twice before, leaving only the Canadian Open as the sole WTA 1000 event where she has yet to reach a final.
The match saw Swiatek start slowly, falling behind 0-3 before rallying back to take the opening set 7-5. The second set was equally competitive, with both players trading breaks before Swiatek held her nerve, closing out the contest 6-4 to seal the championship.
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