Iga Swiatek Battles Past Alexandrova to Win Hana Bank Korea Open and Secure 25th Career WTA Title

Iga Swiatek displayed remarkable resilience to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Hana Bank Korea Open 2025 women’s singles final.

The Polish star battled from behind to secure a hard-fought 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 victory, capturing her milestone 25th WTA title.

Alexandrova started strongly, firing clean winners and cruising through the first set in just 31 minutes with commanding baseline dominance.

Swiatek looked vulnerable in the second set, twice serving to stay alive at 4-5 and 5-6 under immense pressure.

The world number one survived those tense games, saving multiple points and eventually forcing a tiebreak, which she clinched 7-3 with authority.

Alexandrova again surged ahead in the deciding set, breaking early and building a 3-1 lead that put Swiatek under serious threat.

At 4-all, Alexandrova created two crucial break points, but Swiatek responded with fearless shot-making to stay in the match.

Swiatek eventually broke Alexandrova in the final game, sealing victory after two hours and 43 minutes with a brilliant crosscourt forehand.

This triumph made Swiatek the first player born in the 2000s, male or female, to achieve 25 career WTA titles.

She joined an elite list, surpassing peers like Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Coco Gauff in the titles race for this generation.

The victory also marked Swiatek’s 57th match win of 2025, moving her ahead of Aryna Sabalenka for most victories on the women’s tour.

Currently, Swiatek stands at 57-13 this season, with Alcaraz leading all players with an impressive 61-7 match record.

Fans praised Swiatek’s fighting spirit, resilience, and ability to rise under pressure, qualities that define her dominance in modern women’s tennis.

Key Takeaways

Iga Swiatek defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 to win the Hana Bank Korea Open 2025 final.
Swiatek captured her 25th career WTA title, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to achieve this milestone.
Alexandrova dominated early but failed to close out crucial opportunities, allowing Swiatek to mount a remarkable comeback.
The match lasted two hours and 43 minutes, showcasing both players’ endurance and high-level tennis under pressure.
Swiatek now leads the women’s tour in 2025 match wins with 57, surpassing Aryna Sabalenka’s 56 victories.