No luck this time just hard work, says Swiatek
PARIS: Iga Swiatek said she felt lucky when she won her first French Open title in 2020 but the world number one credits hard work for her second Grand Slam title on the Parisian clay.
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Billie Jean-King In "Second Class Citizens" Claim After French Open Schedule Row
Tennis pioneer Billie Jean-King waded into the French Open scheduling row on Saturday by claiming women players are treated like "second class citizens". Roland Garros organisers came under fire for putting nine men's matches in 10 night sessions this year. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said men's matches were more appealing, comments from which she eventually walked back on. "You've got to put them when it's prime time, and you have got to figure it out and you want to give equal opportunity to both genders," said US legend King, a founder of the WTA and vocal advocate for women's rights.
"It's Roland Garros, It's Rafa!": Carlos Moya Shrugs Off Rafael Nadal Fears
Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya said Saturday he has no worries over the Spaniard's physical condition ahead of his 14th French Open final by emphasising: "It's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!". Nadal takes on Casper Ruud on Sunday with a 14th Paris title in sight and a 22nd Grand Slam crown. Should he win, the 36-year-old will become the oldest ever men's champion at Roland Garros. "We rely on the experience factor, on Rafa's game. Here, it's Roland Garros and he's Rafa Nadal!" said Moya.
Zverev says he likely has 'several' torn ankle ligaments
Alexander Zverev said on Saturday that he has "several torn lateral ligaments" in his right ankle after suffering the injury during his French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal.
Coach promises more fireworks from 'dynamite' Swiatek
PARIS : Iga Swiatek is dynamite on court and the fireworks have just started, her coach Tomasz Wiktorowski said on Saturday after the world number one clinched her second Grand Slam title at the French Open.
'She's the best in the world' - Robert Lewandowski pays tribute to Iga Swiatek after French Open glory
Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has spoken of his joy at seeing his compatriot, Iga Swiatek, triumph at the French Open after her victory over Coco Gauff. The all-conquering world No. 1 followed up her 2020 triumph at Roland-Garros in style after beating the prodigiously-talented American in straight sets, 6-1 6-3, on Saturday afternoon.
French Open Champion Iga Swiatek Grew Up A "Fighter" In Warsaw
Iga Swiatek, the world number one who on Saturday won her second French Open title, has displayed a fighting spirit since her early days hammering balls on Warsaw's tennis courts. "She was a little kid who really wanted to learn how to play as quickly as possible, and once she did, what mattered most to her was winning," said Artur Szostaczko, her first coach. "She was a fighter... I knew that if it went to a super tiebreak, there was no need to worry -- Iga wouldn't crack under the pressure," the 51-year-old told AFP.