Iga Swiatek celebrates with the championship trophy after her match against Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final on Day 13 of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Iga Swiatek defeats Ons Jabeur to win first-career U.S. Open title

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 9/10/22

Iga Swiatek was masterful on Saturday, knocking off Ons Jabeur to win the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

Swiatek, the world's No. 1 ranked player, didn't waste any time on Saturday, taking the final in straight sets over Jabeur, 6-2,6-7(5).

Iga Swiatek is the #USOpen champion! pic.twitter.com/e35EM9b7nv
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2022

"For sure, this tournament was really challenging, also, because it's New York. It's so loud. It's so crazy," Swiatek said. "I'm really proud that I could handle it mentally."

You'll always be a champion in NYC, @iga_swiatek!#USOpen pic.twitter.com/FF6tM7cpHQ
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2022

Earlier in the year, the 21-year-old defeated Coco Gauff to win the French Open. Swiatek's victory on Saturday made her the first woman to win both the French Open and the U.S. Open in the same year since Serena Williams in 2013.

The Roland Garros-US Open double is not easy to achieve. pic.twitter.com/yYVIFkMVHc
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Swiatek earned her spot in the U.S. Open after a come-from-behind victory in the semifinal round. After dropping the first set to Aryna Sabalenka, Swiatek rebounded, ultimately taking the match 3-6, 6-1, 6-4.

Saturday's matchup between Swiatek and Jabeur also made U.S. Open history. Swiatek became the first Polish singles player to both reach and win the U.S. Open Championship. Meanwhile, Jabeur is the first African, Arab, and Tunisian female to play in the U.S. Open final.