'Stay strong Ukraine': French Open champion 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.
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'She's a machine, she's dominating' - Tim Henman and Chris Evert on Iga Swiatek brilliance at French Open
Eurosport experts Tim Henman and Chris Evert have given their views on Iga Swiatek's masterclass in beating Coco Gauff to clinch her second French Open crown. 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.
Emma Raducanu snubbed with 'best of the young group' Coco Gauff 'doing everything right'
Emma Raducanu has been told that Coco Gauff is the "leader" of her generation in women's tennis after the 18-year-old's run to the French Open final. The American lost her maiden Grand Slam final to Iga Swiatek on Saturday but the tennis legend thought Gauff was still ahead of Raducanu despite the Brit winning a Major title at the US Open.
Iga Swiatek Equals Massive Venus Williams Record With French Open Final Win
Iga Swiatek cruised past teen star Coco Gauff with a 6-1, 6-3 win in the French Open 2022 women's singles final to claim her second Roland Garros title on Saturday. The Pole now has 35 wins on the trot, matching Venus Williams' record for the longest winning streak by a women's player in the 21st century. Venus Williams won five WTA titles and the Olympic gold medal during her unbeaten run at the start of the century, which no one has improved on since.
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.
Iga Swiatek hammers Coco Gauff in French Open final
Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of women's tennis with a commanding victory over Coco Gauff in the final of the French Open.
Iga Swiatek wins French Open, bests Coco Gauff in women's final
PARIS — After two weeks of play at Roland Garros, world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and 18-year-old American Coco Gauff met for the title.