Swiatek had won 20 consecutive sets here, dating back to their 2023 semifinal defeat to Elena Rybakina. Andreeva showed tremendous poise after not serving out the opener at 5-4 that followed the first break of the contest for either competitor.
In the tie-break, Andreeva’s backhand emerged as the difference maker—earning her both an initial mini break and the double break on the side with the wind. The 17-year-old wrapped up a dominant finish to the set with 18 winners to 11 unforced errors.
While the two-time champion had showed signs of distress late in the ‘breaker, any frustration she was feeling left her system when Swiatek secured an immediate break at the start of set two. Getting her forehand going and leaning into her experience on this court, Swiatek seized full control by gaining the superior baseline position.
