Iga Swiatek Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina to Win Third Consecutive Qatar Open Title
Swiatek's victory marks her first WTA 1000 title of the year, solidifying her dominance in Doha with a 12-match winning streak.
- Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina with a score of 7-6(8) 6-2 in the Qatar Open final, securing her third straight title at the event.
- Swiatek's win improves her head-to-head record against Rybakina to 3-2, reversing her fortunes after three losses last year.
- The match featured a challenging first set, with Swiatek recovering from a 4-1 deficit to win in a tiebreaker before dominating the second set.
- Rybakina, who had a strong start to the year with victories in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi, faced a setback with a medical timeout during the first set.
- Swiatek becomes the first player since Serena Williams to win a singles title at an event in three successive years.