Poland’s Iga Swiatek won the French Open women`s singles title by beating American Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in the final on Saturday. World number one Swiatek claimed her second Grand Slam title, she had won at Roland Garros in 2020.
The 21-year-old Pole’s blend of power, poise and precision on the clay was too much to handle for the 18-year-old Gauff, who never recovered from a shaky start in her maiden Grand Slam final.
Swiatek, who took over as world number one when Australian Ash Barty announced her shock retirement in March, has now won 35 consecutive matches – matching the longest unbeaten streak since Venus Williams in 2000.
“Two years ago winning this was something amazing. This time I feel I worked hard to get here. It was pretty tough, the pressure was big,” said Swiatek after sobbing when the Polish anthem was being played.
“Thank you fans for the support, for coming, all the Polish flags I see there,” she added, also thanking her team.
World number #1 Iga Swiatek wins her 2nd Grand Slam title at 21yo, beating 18yo Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in the #RolandGarros final.
— 35 consecutive wins, ties Venus Williams with the best streak in the 2000s
— 9-0 in finals (18-0 in sets…)
It's just incredible. pic.twitter.com/301NvOI66D
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 4, 2022
