Iga Swiatek reached the final of the WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open for the first time on August 17, 2025, after defeating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals. Swiatek, ranked world number three and a six-time Grand Slam champion, showcased determined and high-quality tennis throughout the match. She advanced to face Jasmine Paolini in the final, who had won her semifinal match against Veronika Kudermetova to reach her third WTA 1000 final and remained undefeated in such finals. On August 18, Swiatek won the Cincinnati Open title by defeating Paolini 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets. This victory marked Swiatek's 24th career title, her 11th WTA 1000 title—the second most since 2009 behind Serena Williams—and her 52nd win against top 10 opponents, including seven in 2025 alone. Swiatek did not drop a set throughout the tournament and demonstrated a strong return to form after earlier losses in the season. She became the first Polish player in the Open Era to win the Cincinnati singles title. Following this win, Swiatek is considered one of the favorites for the upcoming US Open and has moved back to the second position in the world rankings, positioning herself for the WTA Finals. Swiatek expressed gratitude to her team for their support in helping her improve and praised Paolini for her performance in the final.