Iga Swiatek leads the head-to-head series against Daria Kasatkina 7-1, most recently defeating her in three sets on February 11, 2026, at the Qatar Open. Swiatek has won the last seven encounters between the two players, dating back to 2022.
Recent Match: 2026 Qatar Open
In their round-of-16 clash in Doha, top-seeded Swiatek rallied from a set down to win 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in 2 hours and 17 minutes.
- Match Performance: Despite dropping the first set—the first set Kasatkina had won against her since 2021—Swiatek dominated the remainder of the match, winning eight consecutive games at one point.
- Key Stats: Swiatek hit 7 aces and converted 8 of 18 break-point opportunities, while Kasatkina struggled on her second serve, winning only 28% of those points.
Head-to-Head Record
Swiatek holds a significant advantage, particularly on hard courts where she is undefeated (5-0) against Kasatkina.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Qatar Open | Hard | R16 | Swiatek | 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | WTA Finals | Hard | Group | Swiatek | 6-1, 6-0 |
| Nov 1, 2022 | WTA Finals | Hard | Group | Swiatek | 6-2, 6-3 |
| Jun 2, 2022 | French Open | Clay | SF | Swiatek | 6-2, 6-1 |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Doha | Hard | QF | Swiatek | 6-3, 6-0 |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Dubai | Hard | R32 | Swiatek | 6-1, 6-2 |
| Jan 22, 2022 | Australian Open | Hard | R3 | Swiatek | 6-2, 6-3 |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Eastbourne | Grass | R16 | Kasatkina | 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 |
Player Comparison (as of Feb 2026)
- Iga Swiatek: Currently ranked World No. 2. She is a three-time champion in Doha and holds a tournament record of 18-2.
- Daria Kasatkina: Currently ranked World No. 61. After a difficult start to the 2026 season with a 3-5 record, her performance in Doha was seen as a sign of resurgence.
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