Sensational Swiatek wins second French Open in three years

World No 1 Iga Swiatek claimed her second French Open title after defeating American teenager Coco Gauff to equal the longest unbeaten streak this century.

Swiatek swept aside 18-year-old American Gauff 6-1 6-3 in an hour and eight minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Elevated to world No 1 following Ashleigh Barty's shock retirement in March, the Pole has proved an unstoppable force ever since.

After receiving the Suzanne-Lenglen cup, Swiatek said: "First I want to congratulate you [Gauff] because you are doing an amazing job.

"You are progressing all the time. You will find it and you will be there, I am pretty sure of that.

"I want to thank my team, you guys, I mean, oh my god, without you I wouldn't be here, I'm sure of that. I'm glad every piece has come together and we can do this. We deserve to be here. Thanks for your full support all the time no matter what.

"Also to my Dad, I wouldn't be here without him, so I have to thank him for everything. Everyone who is in my box, thank you all."

Swiatek also urged Ukraine to "stay strong" amid the ongoing invasion by Russia.

Swiatek, who played the entire tournament with a ribbon in the Ukrainian colours pinned to her cap, said: "I would like to say something on Ukraine. Stay strong, the war is still there.

"Since my first speech in Doha [in February] basically I was hoping when I am doing the next one the situation will be better.

"But I still have hopes and try to support so thank you guys," said the 21-year-old amid roaring applause from the crowd.

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With superstar Poland striker Robert Lewandowski watching on, Swiatek raced through the opening set as Gauff, who burst onto the