Iga Swiatek Defeats Aryna Sabalenka to Win Rome and Complete Rare Madrid-Rome Sweep

A Historic First

In a historic first, the World No. 1 and No. 2 players met in the Rome final, where top-seeded Iga Swiatek defeated Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to win her fifth WTA 1000 title of the year.

Swiatek's Dominance Continues

Swiatek's victory in Rome extends her winning streak to 28 matches. She has now won four consecutive WTA 1000 titles, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams in 2013.

With her win in Rome, Swiatek has also become the first player to complete the Madrid-Rome sweep since Simona Halep in 2017.

Sabalenka's Impressive Run

Despite the loss, Sabalenka's run to the final in Rome was impressive. She defeated three top-10 players, including defending champion Ons Jabeur, en route to the final.

Sabalenka's performance in Rome suggests that she is one of the few players who can challenge Swiatek's dominance on the WTA Tour.

The Match Highlights

The match between Swiatek and Sabalenka was a high-quality affair. Both players hit the ball with power and precision, and there were some精彩的集会.

Swiatek ultimately proved too strong for Sabalenka, winning in straight sets (6-2, 6-1). She was able to control the match from the baseline, and her powerful groundstrokes were too much for Sabalenka to handle.

Here are some of the key highlights from the match:

• Swiatek broke Sabalenka's serve in the first game of the match.
• Sabalenka broke back immediately, but Swiatek broke her serve again in the third game.
• Swiatek won the first set 6-2.
• Sabalenka double-faulted to give Swiatek a break in the first game of the second set.
• Swiatek broke Sabalenka's serve again in the fifth game to take a 4-1 lead.
• Swiatek served out the match in the seventh game to win 6-2, 6-1.