Iga Swiatek Conquers Korea Open in Epic Battle
In a final that kept fans on the edge of their seats, world number one tennis player Iga Swiatek achieved an impressive comeback to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Korea Open. The match, played at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center, culminated with a score of 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5, after almost three hours of intense competition. Swiatek, who started as the main favorite, had a complicated start, losing the first set. Despite facing significant challenges, including five service breaks and nine double faults, the Polish player demonstrated her composure and determination to reverse the situation.Alexandrova, seeded number two, offered formidable resistance, but Swiatek’s experience and strategic play were key factors in her victory. This triumph represents Swiatek’s third title of the season and the 25th of her career. The Polish tennis player, after her victory, expressed her joy at the personal significance of the triumph, recalling the family history in the place. Her father, Tomasz Świątek, competed in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.Honestly, I don’t know how I won because you were playing incredibly and I was just trying to stay alive.
Iga Swiatek
