Iga Świątek Fights Back and Wins the Korea Open
In a final filled with emotion and unexpected twists, the world number one, Iga Świątek, achieved an impressive comeback to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Korea Open. The match, which lasted almost three hours at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center, culminated with a score of 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 in favor of Świątek. Świątek, who conceded the first set, had to overcome an aggressive game from Alexandrova, who demonstrated an excellent level from the start. Despite losing her serve on five occasions and committing nine double faults, the Polish tennis player remained calm and fought for every point.Świątek’s experience was key to overcoming adversity. This triumph marks her third title of the year and the 25th in her professional career. The Polish player, currently number two in the world, had already conquered the Cincinnati Open last month and Wimbledon in July. With this victory, Świątek improves her record in WTA finals to 25-5, adding a new milestone to her career. In addition, Świątek highlighted the importance of this triumph for its family significance, as her father competed in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. Tomasz Świątek, the tennis player’s father, represented Poland in rowing during the Seoul Games.“Honestly, I don’t know how I won because you played incredibly and I just tried to stay alive,” Świątek declared after the match.
Iga Świątek
