Iga Swiatek has taken to social media to share a heartfelt message about what her Korea Open win means to her.
The World No. 2 narrowly defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in three sets to confirm her third title of the year.
Swiatek made history with the Korea Open win and continues her journey to reclaim the World No. 1 spot back from Aryna Sabalenka.
The Polish champion explained the backstory to the Korea Open that made her win so much more important.
Iga Swiatek explains the meaning of her Korea Open win with heartfelt message
Swiatek’s campaign in Seoul was her first time at the Korea Open and the star often pointed out that her father competed in 1988 Olympics in the country.
Her father, Tomasz Świątek, was an Olympic rower at the games and finished seventh at the illustrious competition.
Taking to Instagram mere hours after lifting the trophy, Swiatek said: “It’s amazing how life works sometimes.
“When I was a kid I heard all these stories about Olympics, Seoul, challenge and experience. And here I am, in front of all of you tonight, winning tennis tournament in the same city that my dad was telling me so much about.
“Moments like this one remind me of the importance of the path, the process, experience. And the power of a story,” she said. “My story. I will cherish this one forever because of the history and an amazing time I have here in Korea.”
“Thank you for everything. Thanks also to my team. I know it wasn’t easy this week. I know I was sometimes…yeah.
“But it means a lot that you still do everything to make me a better athlete every single day. I appreciate it even when I show this or that sometimes.”
Swiatek will move on to the China Open, a trophy she lifted back in 2023. It will begin on September 24.
Iga Swiatek did something for the first time in the Korea Open final
Swiatek will be on top of the world after picking up her 25th WTA title at the age of 24, but she also broke new ground in the match.
The Pole had to scrap against Alexandrova to pick up the win in the Korea Open final after losing the opening set.
The star’s 25th final win was the first time Swiatek has ever come from one set behind to win a championship.
Despite dominating the sport over the past two years, the World No. 2 is setting personal records for herself.
