WTA Bad Homburg Final – Pegula vs Swiatek
Date: June 28, 2025
Surface: Grass
Stage: Final
🧠 Form & Context
Iga Swiatek
- First grass-court final: After years of trying, the five-time Slam champion has finally cracked the code on grass.
- Breaking mental barriers: Snapped a frustrating seven-match semifinal losing streak with a clinical 6-1, 6-3 win over Paolini.
- On a roll: Took down Azarenka, Alexandrova, and Paolini—all in straight sets this week.
- Big-match confidence: Has gone 22–3 in her last 25 finals and is riding a 9-match win streak in title matches.
- Grass court record: Now 3–0 this year and 21–8 overall on the surface.
- Still learning: Her heavy topspin game can be a mismatch with grass’s low bounce and speed—but she’s adapting fast.
Jessica Pegula
- Escaped the brink: Down a set and 3–5 against Noskova in the semifinal, Pegula turned it around by winning 10 straight points and dominating the third set.
- Proven on grass: Former Berlin champion (2024) and now in another German grass final, showing clear comfort on fast courts.
- Consistent veteran: This is her 9th final since mid-2024, with titles in Austin, Charleston, Berlin, and more.
- Shaky road here: Entered Bad Homburg with early exits in 5 of her last 6 tournaments, but flipped the switch this week.
- Head-to-head edge: Trails 4–6 overall against Swiatek, but won two of their last three, including a gutsy victory in the 2024 US Open quarterfinal.
🔍 Match Breakdown
This final is more than just a clash of styles—it’s a mental duel between two players shaking off recent scars. Swiatek finally gets a shot at a grass-court title, while Pegula’s clutch play and experience give her a real chance to spoil the moment.
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