On May 19, Beijing time, the sky of Rome was filled with tension and excitement, and the final of the WAT1000 Rome station was staged here. Top seed Swiatek vs. No.2 seed Sabalenka was a feast for the fans. After a fierce two-set duel, Swiatek defeated Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 to lift the trophy.
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In this match, Swiatek showed her strong strength and excellent mental quality. In the first set, she broke serve twice to take the lead 6-2, laying the foundation for a 1-0 lead. In the second set, the two sides broke each other many times, and the scene was extremely deadlocked. However, in the crucial seventh game, Swiatek seized the opportunity to break serve again and eventually won another set 6-3 to win the title.
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It is worth mentioning that the last time the two sides met was in the final of the WTA1000 Madrid on May 5. At that time, the two engaged in a fierce three-set battle, and in the end, Swiatek won the title with a thrilling score of 2-1. In less than two weeks, the two met again on the final stage, and Swiatek managed to achieve back-to-back championship feats with excellent performances.
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This victory added to Swiatek's season. It was her fourth title of the season (both in the 1000 class), her 21st career title, and her 10th title in the 1000 class. Three victories in four years have made her a legend in Rome.
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Sabalenka lost in the final, but her performance was equally commendable. In this match, two of the top women tennis players presented us with a wonderful matchup that feasted the eyes of the fans. With the end of Rome, the two will continue to compete for higher honors in the next matches and bring more exciting moments to the fans.