What seed was Iga Świątek at the 2026 Cincinnati Open?
Answer
7th seed
Iga Świątek was the seventh seed at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
The women’s singles seed list placed Świątek at No. 7. She advanced to the semifinals, where she lost to third seed Jessica Pegula, who then reached the final against fourth seed Coco Gauff.
The seeding was not the same as the defending champion’s status. Świątek entered as the reigning champion but was seeded seventh, while Aryna Sabalenka held the top seed and Elena Rybakina was second.
Seed numbers indicate a player’s position in the tournament draw, not the finishing position. Świątek’s semifinal appearance meant she outperformed several higher-seeded players who exited earlier, but she did not retain the title.