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Swiatek Defeats Paolini to Win Cincinnati WTA 1000, Moves to No. 2

The victory extends her winning streak to 13.

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Overview

  • Swiatek prevailed 7-5, 6-4 in 1 hour 47 minutes in the Cincinnati final.
  • The win lifts her past Coco Gauff to No. 2 in the rankings, behind Aryna Sabalenka.
  • The title is Swiatek’s 11th at WTA 1000 level.
  • The result pushes Swiatek’s head-to-head over Paolini to 6-0.
  • Paolini, contesting her second WTA 1000 final of the season after winning Rome, led 3-0 early and rises to No. 8.