In a spectacular display of skill and power, Iga Swiatek captured her third consecutive French Open title and her fourth in the last five years, defeating Jasmine Paolini with a commanding score of 6-2, 6-1. Swiatek’s victory at Roland Garros was a historic moment as she became the first woman to win three straight French Opens since Justine Henin in 2005-2007. The 23-year-old Polish tennis sensation’s win also ties her with tennis greats Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, and Justine Henin, who each have won four French Opens in the Open Era. Swiatek’s remarkable success on clay courts has solidified her as a formidable force in women’s tennis, with her dominance compared to Rafael Nadal’s legacy on the same surface. Paolini, who was playing in her first Grand Slam final, showed resilience but ultimately could not match Swiatek’s intensity. Despite the defeat, Paolini’s performance throughout the tournament has earned her a significant leap in the WTA rankings, propelling her from 29th to 7th place, marking her entry into the top 10 for the first time. Swiatek’s victory extends her impressive winning streak to 21 consecutive matches at the French Open, placing her fourth in the longest winning streaks at the tournament in the Open Era. With her fifth Grand Slam title now secured, Swiatek looks ahead to the rest of the season, where she will be the favorite at Wimbledon and a strong contender for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
Key points
- Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open title, becoming the first woman to do so since Justine Henin in 2005-2007.
- Swiatek ties with Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, and Justine Henin for winning four French Opens in the Open Era.
- Jasmine Paolini reaches her first Grand Slam final and will enter the top 10 in the WTA rankings.
- Swiatek’s victory extends her winning streak at the French Open to 21 matches, ranking her fourth in the longest winning streaks at the tournament in the Open Era.
Contradictions👾There is a discrepancy in Paolini’s seed ranking; some sources report her as the No.
12 seed, while others do not specify her seeding.
👾One source incorrectly names Gaia Mocchetti as Swiatek’s opponent in the final, while all others correctly identify Jasmine Paolini.
