Prime seed Jessica Pegula contained Iga Swiatek’s heavy topspin recreation on grass to earn a 6-4, 7-5 victory on Saturday and carry the Dangerous Homburg Open title.
The American held serve all through and gave up only one break level, denying the Pole her first profession title on grass, simply two days earlier than the beginning of Wimbledon.
Swiatek has not gained a singles title since her 2024 French Open victory.
“I do know you say you possibly can’t play on grass, however you’re very, superb on grass,” Pegula mentioned, addressing Swiatek after the match. “It was a particular week.”
Pegula gained a break at 3-3 within the first set to maneuver 5-3 up.
The 31-year-old world No. 3, chasing her third title of 2025 and her first since April, landed the primary set quickly afterward when Swiatek despatched a forehand lengthy.
Swiatek put up a struggle within the second set, edging near a break however failing to carve out a break level.
It was Pegula who earned a break level at 5-5 and he or she transformed it with a scorching crosscourt forehand.
Pegula held serve to seal her second profession title on grass, following final 12 months’s win in Berlin.
For Swiatek, who shed tears whereas ready for the trophy ceremony, it was nonetheless a profitable week after reaching her first profession closing on the floor.
“[Pegula has] an incredible recreation, and [she] confirmed it all through the event,” Swiatek mentioned. “Hopefully we can have many extra finals collectively. … I really feel it’s going a great way, and thanks for the chance to play right here. This event exhibits there’s hope for me on grass.”
