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Pegula clinched her third title of 2025 — with
the others in Austin, Texas, and Charleston, South Carolina —
and it was the ninth title of the American's career.
World No. 8 Swiatek sought her first trophy since the 2024
French Open and 23rd overall.
In their 11th career meeting but first on grass, Pegula won for
the fifth time overall. Pegula beat Swiatek in the quarterfinals
at last year’s U.S. Open, where she finished runner-up.
Although Swiatek hit nine aces in the final on Saturday, she
also dropped her serve twice. Pegula saved the only break point
she faced.
Still, Swiatek took heart from her performance.
“This tournament shows there is hope for me on grass,” she said.
“I’m happy we can play here and I’m happy I could prove that.”
The former No. 1 has won four French Opens and one U.S. Open but
has never been beyond the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
Pegula has also never been past the last eight at Wimbledon,
where plays starts on Monday in London.
Elsewhere on Saturday, 19-year-old Australian Maya Joint saved
four match points as she won the Eastbourne Open final against
Filipino qualifier Alexandra Eala 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (10).
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