Overview

• Swiatek won 7-5, 6-4 in about 1 hour 47 minutes after Paolini surged to a 3-0 lead, with frequent breaks of serve across both sets.
• The Cincinnati crown is Swiatek's 24th career trophy and her 11th at WTA 1000 level.
• The result extends Swiatek's head-to-head over Paolini to 6-0, following their 2024 Roland Garros final.
• Paolini said she competed in Ohio without a permanent coach, noting that federation-appointed Federico Gaio assisted her during the event.
• During the trophy ceremony Paolini thanked supporters and wished Jannik Sinner a speedy recovery, a moment widely highlighted by Italian media.