Swiatek Shines on Grass: A New Chapter Begins in Bad Homburg
What a stunning moment for women’s tennis, and for Iga Swiatek in particular! In a career already glittering with Grand Slam trophies—four from Roland Garros and one from the US Open—Swiatek has now reached an important new milestone: her first-ever grass-court final on the WTA Tour. And what a way to do it—by powering past Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, in the Bad Homburg Open semi-final.
This isn't just another win for Swiatek—it’s a statement. The 24-year-old from Poland, long considered unbeatable on clay and formidable on hard courts, showed she’s ready to make her mark on grass as well. Even though she's had a modest history at Wimbledon—reaching only the quarter-finals once in 2023—this commanding performance against the world number five sends a clear message just days before the grass-court major begins.
Swiatek broke Paolini three times in the opening set, wrapping it up in just 29 minutes. And even when Paolini took an early lead in the second set, Swiatek didn’t panic. She stayed calm, reeled off six of the final eight games, and sealed her place in the final with composure and precision. What’s even more impressive? This win is her first ever over a top-10 player on grass.
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Despite skipping other grass events this season, Swiatek seems to have used her week of training in Mallorca wisely. Her focus and tactical clarity were unmistakable. “I just did my job,” she said afterwards. “I knew what I wanted to play and I went for it.”
Now, all eyes turn to Saturday’s final, where she’ll face top seed Jessica Pegula—another tough test, and one that could be pivotal for momentum heading into Wimbledon.
And while Swiatek’s story is grabbing headlines, another player making history is Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. Eala battled through three sets to beat Varvara Gracheva and become the first Filipino to reach a WTA Tour final. The 20-year-old, ranked 74th, had a standout win against Swiatek earlier this year in Miami and continues to show she’s a rising force.
With Eala set to face teenager Maya Joint in Eastbourne’s final and Swiatek facing Pegula in Bad Homburg, this weekend is shaping up to be a defining moment in women’s tennis—on grass, no less, where unpredictability often reigns.
These matches are more than just warm-ups for Wimbledon—they're setting the tone for a thrilling summer. And as Swiatek breaks new ground on grass, it feels like we’re watching a champion evolve in real time.
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