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French Open 2022: 'This experience will be invaluable' - Chris Evert feels Coco Gauff will learn from Iga Swiatek loss
Coco Gauff is looking to cement a rivalry with Iga Swiatek after losing to the Pole in the final of the French Open, and Eurosport expert Chris Evert feels the defeat will be a huge learning curve for the teenager. Swiatek has been peerless for months, winning tournament after tournament, and she arrived in Paris as the overwhelming favourite. Ad/> The bookmakers were proven correct, as Swiatek swatted away all who stood in her way and brushed aside the challenge of Gauff to secure her second Grand Slam title.
French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek Brushes Aside Coco Gauff To Win Second Roland Garros Title
Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory. The 21-year-old Pole stormed to a 6-1, 6-3 win in only 68 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, equalling Venus Williams' record for the longest winning run by a woman in the 21st century. Swiatek celebrated her sixth straight title this year in the players' box with her friends and family.
Iga Swiatek Delivers Emotional Message For Ukraine To Standing Ovation After Winning French Open Final
Iga Swiatek received a standing ovation at Roland Garros on Saturday with an emotional "stay strong Ukraine" peace plea after winning her second French Open title. The 21-year-old Pole was speaking after a 6-1, 6-3 win over Coco Gauff in only 68 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, equalling Venus Williams' record for the longest winning run by a woman in the 21st century. "I wanted to say something to Ukraine, to stay strong, because the war is still there," said Swiatek who has worn a ribbon in the colours of the Ukraine flag on her cap throughout the tournament.
French Open win would be biggest of Nadal's career, coach says
French Open final for Spaniard Rafael Nadal would be the biggest achievement of his career, topping even his unexpected success at this year's Australian Open where he won a record 21st Grand Slam, his coach Carlos Moya said on Saturday. Nadal, bidding for a 14th title at the French Open, faces 23-year-old Norwegian Casper Ruud, who has trained at the Spaniard's academy in the past and is currently the most successful clay player per titles won on the surface since 2020. "What I saw in Australia this year it was beyond anything.
FACTBOX - French Open women's singles champion Iga Swiatek
Iga Swiatek, who beat Coco Gauff 6-1 6-3 to win her second Grand Slam title at the French Open on Saturday. Age: 21 Nation: Poland WTA ranking: 1 Seeding: 1 Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open 2020, 2022) ROAD TO FINALFirst round: Lesia Tsurenko (Ukraine) 6-2 6-0 Second round: Alison Riske (United States) 6-0 6-2 Third round: Danka Kovinic (Montenegro) 6-3 7-5 Fourth round: Zheng Qinwen (China) 6-7(5) 6-0 6-2 Quarter-finals: 11-Jessica Pegula (United States) 6-3 6-2 Semi-finals: 20-Daria Kasatkina (Russia) 6-2 6-1 EARLY LIFE* Born in Warsaw. Her father Tomasz is a former Olympic rower, who competed in the men's quadruple sculls event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
'Stay strong Ukraine': French Open champion Iga Swiatek in emotional peace plea
Iga Swiatek received a standing ovation at Roland Garros on Saturday with an emotional "stay strong Ukraine" peace plea after winning her second French Open title. The 21-year-old Pole was speaking after a 6-1, 6-3 win over Coco Gauff in only 68 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier, equalling Venus Williams' record for the longest winning run by a woman in the 21st century. "I wanted to say something to Ukraine, to stay strong, because the war is still there," said Swiatek who has worn a ribbon in the colours of the Ukraine flag on her cap throughout the tournament.