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Iga Swiatek makes a roaring comeback with her first WTA title of the year, crushing Elena Rybakina in dominant fashion at the National Bank Open — a statement win that silences doubters and cements her status as one of tennis’s most consistent forces. After missing finals all season and her last victory dating back to last year’s Cincinnati, Swiatek unleashed a commanding performance against the second-ranked Rybakina, who battled through a grueling path to the final. With a crowd chanting her name and a relentless first-set lead, Swiatek never looked back, capitalizing on Rybakina’s unforced errors to seal the deal. This victory marks her fourth top-20 win at the tournament — a feat not seen since her 2024 French Open triumph — and makes her the only player to reach a WTA 1000 final in each of the past six seasons. More than just a trophy, this win signals Swiatek’s return to elite form and sets her up for a strong finish to the year, walking away with over $1 million.

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