Swiatek, who qualified for the WTA Finals with the win, has yet to drop a set in Cincinnati and is one victory away from her 11th career WTA 1000 title.

Third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the Cincinnati Open title for the first time by defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night.

“It means a lot to me,” Swiatek said. “This year, I really wanted it. I’m just very happy. It’s nice to check off the list another tournament that I haven’t won. I have friends here. It’s a nice, rel...