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HOMBURG, Germany (June 28, 2025) – Top-seeded Jessica Pegula outlasted five-time major champion Iga Swiatek with a commanding 6–4, 7–5 victory to secure the Bad Homburg Open title—just two days prior to the Wimbledon Championships .
Match Highlights
- Straight-sets win: Pegula held serve throughout the match and conceded only a single breakpoint, demonstrating supreme composure on grass.
- First-set breakthrough: A decisive break at 3–3 allowed Pegula to take the lead and seal the set at 6–4.
- Critical second-set move: At 5–5, Pegula unleashed a powerful crosscourt forehand to break Swiatek and served out the match confidently. Homburg
Season Milestone
- Third title of 2025: This victory marks Pegula’s third trophy of the year (alongside Austin and Charleston), and the ninth overall of her career.
- Second grass-court title: Building on last year’s Berlin triumph, Pegula now has two grass trophies to her name.
Swiatek’s Progress on Grass
- First grass final: Despite falling short, Swiatek reached her maiden WTA final on grass, a positive step given her past struggles on the surface.
- Plaudits exchanged: Swiatek praised Pegula’s expertise, stating: “Hopefully we will have many more finals together”.
Tactical Takeaways
- Serve dominance: Pegula’s serve was a major weapon—she saved her only breakpoint, with 71% first-serve points won and 64% on the second serve.
- Grass mastery: Neutralizing Swiatek’s heavy topspin, Pegula adapted her baseline game for grass and maintained strategic aggression.
Road to Wimbledon
Pegula’s form builds momentum as Wimbledon looms, while Swiatek’s breakthrough final offers fresh confidence on a previously unfamiliar surface.
Up next:
- Pegula: enters Wimbledon buoyed, aiming to advance past her previous best of the quarterfinals.
- Swiatek: arrives with renewed belief in her grass-court capabilities.
Summary Table
| Player | Key Stats | Grass Title Count | Wimbledon Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegula | 6–4, 7–5 | – Berlin, Bad Homburg | Riding high with third title |
| Swiatek | Runner-up | – First final | Gaining momentum on grass |
This showdown showcases a shift in power on grass—Pegula’s consistency and tactical acumen on serve have set the tone, while Swiatek’s emergence transforms her narrative ahead of SW19.
