Sun Sep 21 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Aleksandrova Stuns Świątek in Seoul WTA 500 Final
**Seoul, South Korea** – Iga Świątek’s dominant run at the WTA 500 tournament in Seoul came to a crashing halt Sunday as she was defeated by Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final. Świątek, who had not dropped a set en route to the final, struggled to find her rhythm against the second-seeded Russian.
Alexandrova secured the first set with a dominant performance, capitalizing on uncharacteristic errors from the world number two. Świątek struggled with her serve, committing multiple double faults, and found it difficult to break down Alexandrova’s defense.
Świątek’s journey to the final included impressive victories over Sorana Cirstea, Barbora Krejcikova, and Maya Joint, showcasing her exceptional form in Asia. However, Alexandrova proved to be a formidable opponent, having previously navigated a tougher route to the final with wins over Lois Boisson, Ella Seidel, and Katerina Siniakova.
While the loss prevents Świątek from claiming her third title of the season (following Wimbledon and Cincinnati), she still has a chance to gain on current WTA #1 Aryna Sabalenka in two upcoming WTA 1000 tournaments.
The winner of the tournament will receive a significant prize of $164,000.
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