SAN DIEGO: Top-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a challenge from qualifier Donna Vekic on Sunday to win the San Diego Open title with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 victory.
Swiatek earned her tour-leading 64th victory of the season heading into the WTA Finals that begin Friday in Fort Worth, Texas.
The event features the tour’s top eight singles and doubles teams. The 21-year-old won the French Open and US Open earlier this year. “I’ve worked hard with my coach and my psychologist to keep focused on those moments that make it easier to close the match,” Swiatek said. “I just wanted to be proactive in making my shots.” Speaking in her native Polish, Swiatek thanked the vocal Polish contingent that exhorted her with chants of “Iga!
Iga!” “I wanted to be the one who hit the last ball in, use my patience more and not think too much,” said Swiatek, who ascended to world No.