World primary Iga Swiatek once more acquired the most effective of Aryna Sabalenka, profitable in straight units to take the Italian Open title.
Swiatek received a thriller towards the world quantity two earlier this month within the Madrid Open last.
On Saturday the 22-year-old dominated Sabalenka, profitable 6-2 6-3 to safe her twenty first profession title.
“After Madrid I knew it wasn’t going to be simple,” Swiatek mentioned.
“I am actually completely satisfied that I used to be in a position to play constantly in the course of the clay season. The ultimate event is in entrance of us. I at all times take pleasure in taking part in right here.”
She added that she would have a good time on Saturday evening by consuming tiramisu after telling the group she was dissatisfied there was none within the trophy.
The defending champion now heads to the French Open after a 3rd Italian Open title in 4 years, and having not dropped a set within the 2024 version.
Within the last set she had to withstand seven break factors however was spectacular all through, making simply eight unforced errors within the match.
Addressing Swiatek after the match Sabalenka mentioned: “Congrats on an unbelievable two weeks in Rome. I hope we make it to the ultimate at Roland Garros and I will beat you there! Simply kidding however I wish to do higher than at this time.
“I like this event and hopefully I’m going to come back again stronger subsequent 12 months.”