Tennis: Barbora Krejcikova shocks world no. 1 Iga Swiatek to win Dubai WTA title

Tennis: Barbora Krejcikova shocks world no. 1 Iga Swiatek to win Dubai WTA title

Barbora Krejcikova defeated Iga Swiatek to claim the Dubai WTA title on Saturday, becoming just the fourth woman this century to defeat the top three players in the world at the same tournament. For former French Open champion Krejcikova, ranked 30 in the world, it was a sixth career title.

No 1 Swiatek upset by Krejcikova in Dubai final - NBC Sports

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek was upset by Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday. Krejcikova closed the tournament by beating the top three players in the WTA rankings: No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals, No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, then Swiatek. No. 8 Daria Kasaktina was also overcome in the second round. The Czech is the fifth woman in the Open era to beat the…

Dubai Tennis Championships: Barbora Krejcikova Upsets Iga Swiatek in Final to Clinch Crown

The Czech player got the better of world number 1, Swiatek, 6-4, 6-2. Krejcikova closed the tournament by beating the top three players in the WTA rankings: No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals, No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, then Swiatek

Number 1 Swiatek is surprised by Krejcikova in the final in Dubai - Le Canada Français

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iga Swiatek, the world's top-ranked player, was surprised by Barbora Krejcikova 6-4 and 6-2 in the final at the Dubai Championships on Saturday. In her last three matches, Krejcikova beat the top three players in the WTA: No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals, No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, and Swiatek. The Czech Republic is the fifth woman to beat the top three world leaders at the same event. “It's a…

Top-ranked Swiatek stopped in Dubai final by Barbora Krejcikova

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was upset by Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday. Krejcikova's previous title was in October, when she beat Swiatek for the first time in the Ostrava final.

No 1 Swiatek upset by Krejcikova in Dubai final

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek has been upset by Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the Dubai Championships. Krejcikova closed the tournament by beating the top three players in the WTA rankings: No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals, No.…