World number three Iga Swiatek said winning the Cincinnati Open has given her a “boost of confidence” before the US Open begins on Sunday.
The six-time Grand Slam champion secured a dominant 7-5 6-4 victory over Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini to clinch a maiden title at the WTA 1000 event.
“I’m happy with the work we’ve been doing, happy with that process. I’m happy I won in straight sets,” she said.
“I’m a good player. I can play on any surface.”
The 24-year-old Pole was in fine form throughout the week in Ohio and did not drop a set.
She now heads to Flushing Meadows looking to claim a second US Open title in the final Grand Slam of the season, having triumphed at Wimbledon last month.