Iga Swiatek emerged victorious in the Qatar Open, defeating Rybakina in a convincing manner. The finals of the tournament drew a large audience, as two top-ranked players battled it out for the prestigious title. Swiatek, who had not dropped a set throughout the tournament, continued her winning streak by taking the first set against Rybakina. Both players fought fiercely, with Rybakina relying on her forehand while Swiatek held her ground with strong service points. The first set went to a tie-breaker, which lasted 10 points. Swiatek managed to secure the last two points, ultimately winning the set. The second set went smoothly in favor of Swiatek, who took an early double break and served for the match. With a final score of 7(10)-6(8), 6-2, Swiatek emerged as the Qatar Open champion once again.
Following a disappointing performance in the Australian Open, World No.1 Iga Swiatek returned to the tour in better form. Competing in the Qatar Open alongside other talented WTA stars, Swiatek dominated her matches without dropping a set. She received a walkover in the semi-finals, providing her with a clear path to the finals and a day of rest. Swiatek entered the finals with renewed energy and effortlessly won the match in straight sets. This victory marked her 18th WTA title and her second consecutive final appearance in Doha. Despite Rybakina having more head-to-head wins against Swiatek, it was the World No.1 who sought redemption and secured a title shortly after her Australian Open loss. Swiatek aims to maintain her impressive form as she competes in the final tournament of the Middle Eastern leg alongside other top-ranked WTA players.
According to the Source firstsportz.com