Swiatek’s Grit and Mental Fortitude Shine in Epic Korea Open Triumph.
Seoul, South Korea, September 22, 2025 – On athlete, Iga Świątek, the world No. 2, pulled off a fantastic comeback to win the Korea Open, showing off her incredible determination in a thrilling final against Ekaterina Alexandrova. The final score was 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5, a victory that marks Świątek’s third title of the season and the 25th of her career.
The championship match was a captivating clash that lasted nearly three hours. Alexandrova came out swinging, dominating the first set 6-1 in a quick 30 minutes. It seemed like she couldn’t miss, putting immense pressure on Świątek.
But Świątek’s fighting spirit shone through. Even while facing a significant deficit, she found her rhythm in the second set, pushing it to a tiebreak and winning it 7-3 to even the score. The momentum continued to swing in the final set. After falling behind with an early break, Świątek fought back, eventually leveling the score and putting the pressure back on Alexandrova.
The tension was high as Świątek seized her moment, delivering a clutch cross-court forehand winner to seal the hard-fought victory. This win is a powerful reminder of Świątek’s resilience and her ability to turn any match around, no matter the score.