Swiatek swamps Gauff to win second Paris title

Iga Swiatek won the French Open for a second time in three years on Saturday as the world No. 1 extended her win streak to 35 matches.

The Pole destroyed teenaged Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in 70 minutes as she came back from an early break down in the second set, allowing the American no breathing room in the one-way rout.

Swiatek lifted her sixth title in succession this season and followed up her Roland Garros trophy from the 2020 COVID edition in Paris.

Swiatek improved to a phenomenal 9-1 in career finals, winning nine in a row after losing her first.in Switzerland three years ago.

Main photo:- Iga Swiatek lifts the Suzanne Lenglen trophy for the second time – by Roger Parker International Sports Fotos Ltd

Bill Scott

Recent Posts

Tenth time lucky as Li knocks out Sabalenka

American outsider Ann Li produced the upset of her life on Wednesday, taking 10 match points…

1 day ago

Zverev to take over as world No. 1

Alexander Zverev will claim world year-end No. 1 honours for the first time on the…

3 days ago

Grumpy Mac lashes out at player sked complaints

John McEnroe has used a trip to Spain to come down hard on modern player…

5 days ago

Alcaraz back for another 1-Point Slam appearance

Carlos Alcaraz will headline the field as the Australian Open stages its 1-Point Slam for…

1 week ago

Djoko to skip Shanghai after Beijing title miracle

Novak Djokovic is wisely choosing not to tempt fate, with the China Open winner withdrawing…

1 week ago

Djokovic backs into 7th Beijing title as injured de Minaur quits

Novak Djokovic retained his magic touch at the China Open, winning his seventh title without…

1 week ago