Iga Swiatek Wins Third Italian Open Title, Defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in Final

May 18, 2024, 02:22 PM

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek triumphed at the Italian Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in the final to claim her third title in Rome. This victory marks her second consecutive WTA 1000 title after winning in Madrid, making her the third woman to achieve this feat. Swiatek did not drop a set throughout the tournament and extended her winning streak to 12 matches. She is now 21-4 in WTA singles finals and has won her last six matches against Top 3 players. Swiatek's dominant performance solidifies her position as the favorite heading into Roland Garros, where she aims for her fourth title. This was a rematch of the Madrid final, and Swiatek became the second player in the Open Era to win three titles at the Internazionali d’Italia before turning 23, after Gabriela Sabatini.