Tennis-Swiatek downs Paolini to claim first Cincinnati Open title


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 19 Aug 2025

FILE PHOTO: Aug 17, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) reacts to defeating Elena Rybakina (KAZ) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images/ File Photo

(Reuters) -Iga Swiatek captured her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday by beating Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4, with the Pole third seed sending a powerful message ahead of the U.S. Open.

The six-times Grand Slam winner did not drop a set on her way to the title and was clinical in the final, converting all six of her break points to clinch her 11th WTA 1000 crown and first since last year's Italian Open.

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