Overview
- Swiatek defeated Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in the Italian Open final, securing her third title in Rome.
- The 22-year-old Pole has now won the Madrid and Rome titles back-to-back, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams in 2013.
- Swiatek's latest win extends her tour winning streak to 12 matches and improves her career record against Sabalenka to 8-3.
- Despite Sabalenka's efforts, Swiatek controlled the match with her superior footspeed and groundstrokes.
- Swiatek's performance sets her up as the overwhelming favorite for the French Open starting next weekend.