Swiatek wins 6-2, 7-6 (5) to win first US Open title!
Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 7-6 (5) Jabeur
Both players have strained their serve a bit in this breaker so far. Jabeur wins the next point on her serve, then sees Swiates drop back-to-back serve points with unforced errors for the baseline. Jabeur now serves at 5-4 with the set in his racket… but Swiatek responds with a backfoot forehand winner for 5-all. Return to service Jabeur then hits a forehand at the start of a baseline rally, giving Swiatek a second match point. And this time he converts when Jabeur sends a forehand sail past the baseline early in a rally.
Swiatek falls on her back and covers her face in triumph, a three-time Grand Slam champion at the age of 21. She becomes the second woman in the Open era to win the first three Grand Slam finals in straight sets after Lindsay Davenport.
Iga Swiatek falls to the floor after hitting the championship winning point against Ons Jabeur. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
Updated at 11.32pm BST
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Swiatek is asked what it means to her and her country to be Poland’s first US Open champion. “Well, I don’t know,” she says. “I have to go home and check, but I’m pretty sure it’s a lot. I can even hear what’s going on in the stadium right now. Thanks guys.”
She continues: “I think especially now when we have to stick together and really stick together, I’m very happy that we can bring people together with our sport. I’m proud that tennis is becoming more and more popular at home. I know I’m basically repeating what Ons said. You’re an inspiration too, but yeah, we’re trying to do our best to be good people and be good examples.”
“I don’t expect much, especially before this tournament,” says Swiatek. “It was such a difficult time, coming back after winning a Grand Slam. It’s always difficult, even though Roland Garros was second. So I needed to stay calm and focus on the goals. And for sure this tournament was a really challenging goal. Because yes, it’s New York. It’s so loud, it’s so crazy. So many temptations in the city, so many people I’ve met who are so inspiring. It’s really mind-blowing to me. And I’m so proud that I was able to manage it mentally.
“And Ons, I mean, such an incredible tournament, such an incredible season. I know this is a really nice rivalry and we’re going to have a lot more and I’m pretty sure you’re going to win some.”
“I really tried, but Iga didn’t make it easy for me,” says Jabeur during the trophy ceremony. “She deserved to win today. I don’t really like her right now, but that’s okay. Just an amazing two weeks, to be honest with you, supporting my final at Wimbledon. I know I’ll keep working hard and we’ll get that title soon.” .
When asked what it means to be an African finalist for the first time and continuously make history with pioneering achievements in the majors, Jabeur says: “It really means a lot. I try to push myself to do more. Making the major is one of the goals and both hopefully it can inspire more and more generations. That’s the goal.”
She adds: “I hope to inspire more and more and this is just the beginning of so many things.”
Swiatek wins 6-2, 7-6 (5) to win first US Open title!
Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 7-6 (5) Jabeur
Both players have strained their serve a bit in this breaker so far. Jabeur wins the next point on her serve, then sees Swiates drop back-to-back serve points with unforced errors for the baseline. Jabeur now serves at 5-4 with the set in his racket… but Swiatek responds with a backfoot forehand winner for 5-all. Return to service Jabeur then hits a forehand at the start of a baseline rally, giving Swiatek a second match point. And this time he converts when Jabeur sends a forehand sail past the baseline early in a rally.
Swiatek falls on her back and covers her face in triumph, a three-time Grand Slam champion at the age of 21. She becomes the second woman in the Open era to win the first three Grand Slam finals in straight sets after Lindsay Davenport.
Iga Swiatek falls to the floor after hitting the championship winning point against Ons Jabeur. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images
Updated at 11.32pm BST
Second set tie breaker: Swiatek 4-2 Jabeur* (*indicates next server)
Jabeur immediately grabs a minibreak with a backhand winner to cap a baseline rally, but Swiatek rattles back-to-back winners on Jabeur’s serve to move ahead. Jabeur wins the next point on Swiatek’s serve and we’re on serve at 2-all, but Swiatek wins the next two points to go to a 4-2 minibreak as the players switch ends.
Second set: *Swiatek 6-2, 6-6 Jabeur (*indicates next server)
Jabeur goes down quickly with love-30 on his serve and Swiatek is back within two points of the title. Swiatek follows with a pair of unforced errors for 30-all, but Jabeur overcooks a forehand for 30-40. Championship point for Swiatek but she sends a forehand from the baseline to let Jabeur off the hook. Jabeur follows with a 108 mph service winner and another unforced error to hold and force a tiebreaker.
Ons Jabeur celebrates after winning a point against Iga Swiatek. Photo: Mary Altaffer/AP
Updated at 11.22pm BST
Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 6-5 Jabeur* (*indicates next server)
Swiatek lands a mostly easy take, winning a crowd-pleasing 15-stroke rally that covers every inch of the track along the way. Chants of “I-ga! Yo-ga! I-ga!” get off the stands during the changeover. Swiatek is one game away from the title, while Jabeur will be looking to force a second-set tiebreaker.
Second set: *Swiatek 6-2, 5-5 Jabeur (*indicates next server)
Serving at 15-all, Jabeur sends a forehand sailing past the baseline for 15-30. Two points from defeat, Jabeur batters his opponent with a forehand until he blinks for 30-all, then takes two quick points to hold.
Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 5-4 Jabeur* (*indicates next server)
Swiatek is down at love-15 on his serve after he misses and over, then 15-30 after Jabeur hits the net with a forehand volley that lights up the net. Trying time for the world number 1. And Swiatek sends a forehand flying in the sixth stroke of a 15-40 baseline rally and double break point. Jabeur wastes the first with an overcooked forehand, then sends a backhand into the net for two. From there, Swiatek hits a 109 mph unreturnable body serve, but follows up with his second double fault of the match for a second deuce. Jabeur earns a third break point, but follows with a pair of unforced errors, allowing Swiatek to escape with the hold after a 101mph unreturnable serve down the middle. Jabeur, who drops to 3-for-9 with break chances, will look to stay in the tournament after the change of ends.
Second set: *Swiatek 6-2, 4-4 Jabeur (*indicates the next server)
Jabeur races to 30 loves with a pair of unreturnable serves before Swiatek pushes him to 30 all out. A moment of pressure for the Tunisian, but she answers the call, stomping two quick points to hold for 4-all.
Jabeur breaks in the seventh game of the second set!
Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 4-3 Jabeur* (*indicates next server)
Serving at 15-love, Swiatek double-faults for only the first time today and then loses the next two points for 15-40. He is able to save both break points for two, but Jabeur wins the next two in extended base rallies to recover! There is still life in this match.
Swiatek breaks in the sixth game of the second set!
Second set: *Swiatek 6-2, 4-2 Jabeur (*indicates the next server)
With Jabeur serving at 30-15, Swiatek jumps in with a 79 mph second serve for a gorgeous backhand return winner, then follows up with another backhand winner from the baseline for 30-40 and break point . He’s not able to convert it, sending a forehand sailing past the baseline for two, but follows up with an inside forehand winner for a second break chance. And this time he succeeds! Swiatek is back in front and just two matches away from his third Grand Slam title.
Jabeur breaks in the fifth game of the second set!
Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 3-2 Jabeur* (*indicates next server)
At 15-all with Swiatek serving, Jabeur hits a forehand winner for 15-30. He then faces Swiatek with a well-struck backhand for 15-40 and two break chances. But she becomes the first! We return to serve in the second set and Jabeur looks to be back in business, having won nine of the last 11 points. Can it be consolidated now?
Second set: *Swiatek 6-2, 3-1 Jabeur (*indicates the next server)
Jabeur drops 15-30 on his serve with his 14th and 15th unforced errors. Then his 16th, a killer: double fault to go 15-40 and double break to go down. This looks like the match. But Jabeur digs deep. She saves the first with a 94mph unreturnable, then the second with a forehand winner at the start of the point for two. Swiatek bets a third break point, but Jabeur rattles off three staccato points from there to hold and get on the board in the second set.
Second set: Swiatek 6-2, 3-0 Jabeur* (*indicates next server)
A glimmer of hope for Jabeur, who forces Swiatek to 30-all on his serve. But Swiatek easily holds on from there, sealing the hold with a sensational backhand winner from long out of the court that takes just enough of the line. A must-have service game for Jabeur after the switch.
Ons Jabeur throws the ball with disappointment. Photo: Mary Altaffer/AP
Updated at 11.24pm BST
Swiatek breaks in the second game of the second set!
Second set: *Swiatek 6-2, 2-0 Jabeur (*indicates the next server)
Jabeur only won 20% of his first serve points in the first set. If nothing else,…