Swiatek takes Indian Wells women's final for Tour-leading 20th match win of year

Iga Swiatek flinched when the celebratory streamers shot into the sky. It was the only thing that bothered the world's top-ranked woman.

"I just thought it's going to happen a little bit later," she said, laughing.

She beat Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 in just over an hour to win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday in Indian Wells, Calif., with Swiatek losing just 21 games in six matches during the 12-day tournament — an average of 3.5 games per match.

Swiatek improved to 20-2 this year, with her wins leading the WTA Tour. She easily hoisted the 40-pound crystal trophy as the streamers cascaded onto the court.

It was a repeat of the 2022 final, in which Swiatek beat Sakkari 6-4, 6-1. Sakkari hasn't defeated the Polish star since 2021.

"Hard to compare because I remember that last time I was coming as world number two," Swiatek said in a Tennis Channel interview. "A lot has happened since then."

Rack 'em up, Iga!