For Iga Świątek, glory always seems just within reach. After her WTA 1000 win in Cincinnati, the Polish star wasted no time, jumping at the chance to team up with Casper Ruud for the US Open mixed doubles. Her drive to compete at the last Grand Slam of the year is impossible to miss, especially with how dominant she’s been lately.
What Did Cincinnati Champion Iga Świątek Say Ahead of US Open Participation?
Coming into the Cincinnati final, Świątek’s flawless 5-0 record against Jasmine Paolini gave her a clear mental edge. Still, the Italian showed up ready to flip the script– building a 3-0 lead in the first set and keeping things under control until she was ahead 5-3.
However, the six-time Major champion rallied to take the opening set 7-5. From there, everything shifted in Świątek’s favor. She stormed out to a 5-3 lead in the second and wrapped up the Cincinnati Open title with a 6-4 win in the final set.
Świątek’s serve was huge in the match, as she fired nine aces to Paolini’s zero, boosting her record against Paolini to a perfect 6-0. The win delivered her 24th career title and 11th at the WTA 1000 level.
With the title safely in her hands, Świątek shifts focus to the 2025 US Open. She hardly seemed fazed, even with the quick turnaround, showing nothing but excitement about her partnership with Casper Ruud. The Norwegian will hit the court with Świątek in mixed doubles, scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, to Wednesday, August 20.
The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship draw is set! pic.twitter.com/FntRmId9R0
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 17, 2025
The 24-year-old recently kept fans in the loop by posting a picture from her New York flight on her Instagram story, sharing her excitement clearly with the caption, “Made it. See you on the court Casper Ruud.”
Making tournament history, the US Open mixed doubles event is happening alongside Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Fans can look forward to two days of mixed doubles, including Novak Djokovic, Venus Williams, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jessica Pegula.
Iga Świątek Made an Honest Admission About Her Cincinnati Win Ahead of the US Open
Świątek’s latest win was her first career title in Cincinnati, and she admitted that it’s given her a push for what’s next. “It’s nice to check off the list another tournament on the season, one I haven’t won,” said Swiatek. “It’s a great motivation to push forward,” she said after the match.
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Her year started with deep tournament runs, but without any trophies. That changed when she captured Wimbledon earlier in 2025 and then took home the WTA 1000 crown in Cincinnati– both tournaments she singles out as the hardest to win.
“If I would have to point to two tournaments that would be the hardest ones to win, it would be Wimbledon and Cincinnati, so I’m even more happy. It’s kind of proved that the greatest moments will probably come when you least expect them,” she added.
With her Cincinnati championship, Świątek also moved ahead of Coco Gauff to snag back the No. 2 spot in the WTA rankings. Riding that wave of confidence and momentum, she heads into the US Open as a true favorite.