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Nadal's bid for more Roland Garros history meets Ruud resistance

PARIS : Rafa Nadal has never lost a French Open final. A win on Sunday against first-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud would deliver a record-extending 14th crown to the Spaniard and widen his lead in the men's race for the most major titles.

Iga Swiatek, 35 and counting: Previous unbeaten runs in 21st century

Iga Swiatek took her winning streak to 35 matches with victory over Coco Gauff in Saturday's French Open final. The Polish star has equalled Venus Williams' longest run by a women's player in the 21st century. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at how her current effort compares to the other unbeaten runs of more than 30 matches since 2000: -- Having reached all four Grand Slam finals in 2006, Henin enjoyed another dominant campaign the following year.

Iga Swiatek downs Coco Gauff for second French Open title

PARIS — Iga Swiatek is so efficient, so smooth, with a racket in her hand, seemingly never flustered a bit and, for months now, never beaten.

'Stay strong' - Iga Swiatek sends powerful message to Ukraine in victory speech after French Open triumph

Iga Swiatek has given a strong message of support to the people of Ukraine straight after winning her second French Open title. The Pole beat Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 to win her second Grand Slam singles title, but she took a moment at the end of her victory speech to send a message of support to the Ukrainian people. Ad/> «I want to say something to Ukraine, to stay strong because the world is still there,» the world No.