Iga Swiatek Claims Dubai Championships Title with Dominant 6-2, 6-1 Victory Over Gauff

Iga Swiatek demonstrated why she remains the dominant force in women's tennis on Monday, capturing her third Dubai Tennis Championships title with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over Coco Gauff in the final at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre.

The world No. 1 from Poland was in complete control from the opening game, using her powerful groundstrokes and tactical intelligence to dictate play against the 19-year-old American. Swiatek's combination of pace, precision, and court positioning proved too much for Gauff to handle in what many had expected to be a closely contested championship match.

"I'm really happy with how I played this week," Swiatek said during the trophy ceremony. "Coco is such a talented player and always brings her best against me, but today I felt like everything was clicking. My serve was working well, and I was able to control the rallies from the baseline. This gives me great confidence heading into Indian Wells."

Swiatek broke Gauff's serve five times throughout the match while never facing a break point herself, showcasing the kind of dominant performance that has made her the sport's most consistent player over the past two seasons. Her return game was particularly impressive, consistently putting pressure on Gauff's second serve and creating numerous opportunities.

Gauff, despite the lopsided scoreline, showed flashes of the talent that has made her one of tennis' brightest young stars. The American struck several impressive winners and demonstrated improved court movement, but struggled to maintain consistency against Swiatek's relentless baseline pressure and superior shot placement.

The victory marks Swiatek's 17th WTA title and her second trophy of the 2026 season following her triumph in Doha earlier this month. Her Dubai championship extends her winning streak to 14 matches and reinforces her status as the clear favorite heading into the upcoming Indian Wells and Miami tournaments. At just 24 years old, Swiatek continues to set the standard in women's tennis with her combination of power, consistency, and mental toughness that makes her virtually unbeatable when playing at her peak level.