Pegula Wins Bad Homburg Open, Defeats Swiatek

Jessica Pegula secured the Bad Homburg Open title with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over five-time major champion Iga Swiatek, marking Pegula's second grass-court championship and ninth career title. Pegula's win ended Swiatek's year-long title drought and provided a strong momentum boost ahead of Wimbledon, where both players are seeded to compete. Pegula demonstrated consistent serving and resilience, saving the only break point she faced and winning key points in both sets to maintain control throughout the 1 hour 46-minute match. Despite Swiatek's impressive performance, including nine aces, unforced errors and crucial breaks of serve in favor of Pegula ultimately decided the outcome. Pegula's victory highlights her versatility, as she has now won titles on hard, clay, and grass courts this season, positioning her as a formidable contender at Wimbledon. Swiatek, while still seeking her first grass-court title, expressed optimism about her potential on the surface following the tournament.