The formidable ballstriker has been on the precipice of a breakout result for three years; after reaching two WTA 1000 finals in 2023, can the 25-year-old make a major push next season?

The island paradise has become a go-to spot for the best women’s tennis players, including Marketa Vondrousova, Donna Vekic, and Liudmila Samsonova.

Second-ranked Swiatek was nearly perfect in a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Liudmila Samsonova, for her tour-leading fifth title of the season.

After winning four of the tour's top-level titles in 2022, the Pole saved the best for last this year.

Swiatek has looked remarkable throughout this tournament, but Samsonova is one of the best hard-court players in the world.

The world No. 2 said she liked how “freely” she played to end Coco Gauff’s 16-match win streak. Can she keep it up against Liudmila Samsonova in the final?

The 28-year-old American rallied to beat Liudmila Samsonova, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, in the third round Saturday.

Also, Holger Rune breaks into the Top 5 and Jannik Sinner rises to a new career-high of No. 6 after winning in Toronto.

Pegula lost just one game in 49 minutes to capture her third career WTA singles title.

The 15th-seeded Samsonova is set to play two matches in one day; the final against Jessica Pegula is scheduled for Sunday night.