Iga Swiatek Wins 25th WTA Title at Korea Open, Sets New Record for 2000s-Born Players

Iga Swiatek won her 25th career WTA title at the 2025 Korea Open, marking her third title of the year and making her the first player born in the 2000s to reach this milestone. Despite a challenging start in the final against Ekaterina Alexandrova, Swiatek came back to win in a tight three-set match, demonstrating her resilience and form following her Wimbledon and Cincinnati victories. This win also moved her closer to the top of the WTA rankings, narrowing the gap with world number one Aryna Sabalenka and extending her lead over third-ranked Coco Gauff. Alongside Swiatek, the Czech doubles team of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova captured the doubles title at the same event, overcoming physical challenges during a rain-affected tournament week. Swiatek's season has been marked by consistent success, including deep runs in major tournaments and breaking Sabalenka's record for most match wins in the year. Her family's connection to Seoul added personal significance to her victory at the Korea Open, further highlighting a notable chapter in her rising tennis career.