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Swiatek claims first Cincinnati Open title with win over Paolini
Cincinnati/New Delhi, Aug 19 (UNI) World No. 2 Iga Swiatek lifted her first Cincinnati Open title, defeating Italy's Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 in the women's singles final.
According to the statement issued by "Iga Swiatek won her first Cincinnati Open title with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini on Monday (18 August)."
Highlighting the scale of her achievement, said, 'In 1 hour, 49 minutes of grinding tennis, Swiatek - the first Polish player to win in singles at the tournament - beat Paolini for the sixth time in as many meetings in a match-up of first-time finalists. She has dropped just one set against the Italian.'
The victory was another milestone in her already illustrious career. It was Swiatek's 24th career title on the tour, her 11th at the 1000 level. The six-time Grand Slam champion did not lose a single set en route to the championship, as per the
It further added, 'Cincinnati was Swiatek's second title of the season following her triumph at Wimbledon. She heads to the US Open as the No. 2 seed singles and is paired with Casper Ruud in the revamped mixed doubles event.'
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