After winning her two qualifying matches, Vekic had defeated four straight Top 25 players in this week's main draw. Vekic's semifinal was interrupted by rain on Saturday night with the Croatian trailing Danielle Collins 4-2 in the third set, but she valiantly fought back for a win in a third-set tie-break when that match resumed on Sunday. Meanwhile, Vekic's resurgent run through the draw came to an end at the hands of the World No.1, in the former Top 20 player's second match of the day. Cristiano Ronaldo Shares Pictures With Alex Ferguson After Being Awarded by Manchester United for Completing 700 Club Football Goals She adds the San Diego trophy to triumphs in the States at the Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami, as well as her third career Grand Slam title at the US Open. Swiatek has had a nearly perfect year at American events, with a 24-1 win-loss record on U.S. Poland's Swiatek has the most match-wins in a single season (including WTA Tour events and Billie Jean King Cup play) since Serena Williams won 78 matches in 2013. Top-seeded Swiatek needed 1 hour and 47 minutes to earn the San Diego Open title with her tour-leading 64th match-win of the year. San Diego, Oct 17: World No.1 Iga Swiatek took home her eighth title of the year after defeating qualifier Donna Vekic 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 here on Sunday.
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