Iga Swiatek Cruises into Korea Open Final with Dominant Wins
Iga Swiatek storms into the Korea Open final with dominant wins over Barbora Krejcikova and Maya Joint.
“The final is supposed to be the toughest and it always produces a different kind of stress...”
Iga Swiatek cruised into the Korea Open final with dominant wins over Barbora Krejcikova and Maya Joint. She started the day by dismantling Krejcikova 6-0, 6-3 in the quarterfinals, a match rescheduled from Friday due to persistent rain. Swiatek then swiftly defeated Joint 6-0, 6-2 in the semifinals, showcasing her exceptional form and stamina.
Swiatek's victory sets up a title clash with Ekaterina Alexandrova, who defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-2. The Polish star is aiming for her third trophy of the season and closing the gap on top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. Swiatek's impressive performance in Seoul highlights her consistent form and ability to bounce back from setbacks.
“I'll just focus on myself and the goals that I had before and continue to do what I was doing throughout the tournament, because it's been working,” Swiatek said before she found out that she would face second-seeded Russian Alexandrova on Sunday.
“The final is supposed to be the toughest and it always produces a different kind of stress, so I'm just happy that I've already played solid matches here.”
Iga reaches her FIFTH final of the year 😱
— wta (@WTA) September 20, 2025
Advancing in straight sets against Joint in Seoul 💪@iga_swiatek | #KoreaOpen pic.twitter.com/Zx1IteerUC
Maya Joint, a 19-year-old Australian tennis player, was thoroughly dominated by Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the Korea Open. Joint, who had earlier defeated Clara Tauson 6-0, 6-3, struggled to keep up with Swiatek's pace and lost the first set in just 25 minutes. Despite a brief wobble in the second set, where she managed to break Swiatek's serve, Joint was unable to capitalize on the opportunity and soon found herself trailing 3-1.
Swiatek quickly regained her composure and dominated the remainder of the match, wrapping it up with a powerful smash at the net to win 6-0, 6-2. This victory marks another impressive performance by Swiatek, who is looking to close the gap on top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. The Polish star will now face either Katerina Siniakova or Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final.
Iga Swiatek is gunning for her third trophy of the season as she competes in the Korea Open, a tournament that holds special significance for her due to her father's Olympic connection. Her father, Tomasz Swiatek, represented Poland in rowing at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, where he finished seventh in the men's quadruple sculls event. Swiatek expressed her excitement about playing in Seoul, saying it's an honor to be on the same Olympic grounds her father competed on decades ago.
Swiatek's current performance has her ranked world number two, and she's looking to close the gap on top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka recently pulled out of the China Open due to a minor injury sustained during her US Open title run. A win in the Korea Open would be a significant boost for Swiatek, who has been dominating the court with her impressive skills.
In the quarterfinals, Katerina Siniakova defeated Suzan Lamens 6-1, 7-5, while Ekaterina Alexandrova beat Ella Seidel 6-2, 6-3. Both matches were postponed due to rain. Siniakova's win propelled her to the semifinals, where she faced Alexandrova and lost 6-4, 6-2. Alexandrova's victory sets up a final match against Iga Swiatek, who dominates the rankings as world No. 2.
Swiatek's Road to the Final:
Quarterfinals: Defeated Barbora Krejcikova 6-0, 6-3
Semifinals: Defeated Maya Joint 6-0, 6-2
Swiatek's Stats:
- Rank: World number two
- Titles this season: Two
- Career titles: 24 singles titles
- Prize money: Over $42 million
Upcoming Match:
Swiatek will face Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final, who defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-2. The match promises to be an exciting clash between two top players.
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