Iga Swiatek Claims Maiden Cincinnati Title with Commanding Victory Over Paolini, Eyes US Open Glory
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek secures her first Cincinnati Open crown with a straight-sets victory over Jasmine Paolini, showcasing dominant form ahead of the US Open. The Polish star's clinical performance featured nine aces and perfect break point conversion, extending her WTA 1000 record to 11 titles.



Clinical Swiatek Dominates Ohio Hardcourts
World No. 3 Iga Swiatek delivered a masterclass performance at the Western & Southern Open, defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 in Sunday's final. The Polish sensation needed just 1 hour 48 minutes to claim her first Cincinnati title, extending her perfect WTA 1000 finals record to 11-0.
Key Match Statistics:
- 9 aces (Paolini 0)
- 86% first serve points won
- 6/6 break points converted
- 28 winners to 15 unforced errors
"This victory gives me tremendous confidence heading into New York," said Swiatek, referencing the upcoming US Open. "We've made crucial adjustments to my hardcourt game - better court positioning and more aggressive returns."
Road to the Title:
- Quarterfinal: Defeated No. 5 seed Pegula 6-3, 6-1
- Semifinal: Overcame Sabalenka 7-6(5), 6-3
- Final: Dominated Paolini in baseline exchanges
The 24-year-old becomes only the fourth player in WTA history to win 11+ titles at the 1000 level, trailing only Serena Williams (13). Her 48-6 season record now includes:
- French Open title
- Wimbledon semifinals
- 3 WTA 1000 crowns
US Open Outlook: Swiatek begins her Flushing Meadows campaign as:
- 2022 champion
- Current odds-on favorite (+200)
- Potential quarterfinal clash with Gauff
Mixed Doubles Alert: Swiatek teams with Casper Ruud in the revamped US Open mixed event, marking her first doubles appearance since 2022.