Iga Swiatek clinched her third consecutive Qatar Open title by defeating Elena Rybakina in the final. Despite Rybakina leading 4-1 initially, she suffered a leg injury during her serve, requiring medical attention. Swiatek capitalized on the opportunity, rallying to tie the set at 4-4. Rybakina managed to break again for a 6-5 lead, but Swiatek fought back, ultimately forcing a tiebreaker. Despite missing three set points, Swiatek secured the set with a backhand winner, claiming victory after a 90-minute battle.
This win marked Swiatek’s 18th career singles title and her first of the year. Reflecting on her achievement, Swiatek acknowledged the challenge of defending her title but expressed satisfaction with her performance. She credited her experience from previous victories, emphasizing her determination to leverage it for future success.
Notably, Swiatek joins Serena Williams as one of the few women to win a WTA event three times in a row, with Williams achieving this feat at the Miami Open in 2015.
