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Iga Swiatek Claims First Cincinnati Title With Win Over Paolini

The WTA 1000 triumph lifts her to world No. 2 entering the US Open.

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Aug 17, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA;  Iga Swiatek (POL) returns a shot against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Swiatek defeated Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4, overturning an 0-3 start in the first set and converting six of 10 break points.
  • She did not drop a set all week, securing the 24th singles trophy of her career.
  • The title is her 11th at WTA 1000 level, adding to a dominant summer following her Wimbledon breakthrough.
  • The result brings her within roughly 500 points of No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and confirms her qualification for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
  • Her run included a 7-5, 6-3 semifinal win over Elena Rybakina after trailing 3-5, while Paolini became the first Italian woman to reach the Cincinnati singles final.