Top-ranked Swiatek Wins Her Third Straight Qatar Open – News18

DOHA, Qatar: No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek gained the Qatar Open for a 3rd straight yr on Saturday.

Swiatek defeated No. 4 Elena Rybakina 7-6 (8), 6-2 within the closing.

Rybakina led 4-1 however lower her leg in her serving movement and wanted medical consideration. Swiatek rallied to 4-4. Rybakina broke once more for six-5 and an opportunity to serve out the set however Swiatek broke again.

In the tiebreaker, the defending champion missed three set factors because the rating reached 8-8. But then Swiatek hit a backhand winner and snatched the set with a backhand passing shot.

Swiatek’s 18th profession singles title was her first of the yr.

Serena Williams was the final girl to win a WTA occasion three successive instances, in 2015 on the Miami Open.

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