'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.

Ad/> Swiatek showed all her class and fearsome strength of character as she overcame the 18-year-old, who was playing in her maiden Grand Slam singles final. Roland-Garros'She's a machine, she's dominating' — Henman and Evert on Swiatek brillianceAN HOUR AGO Swiatek's 35th win in a row ties her with Venus Williams for the longest WTA win streak since 2000 as she continued her remarkable dominance on the red dirt in Paris. Lewandowski, who is the captain of the Poland football team, was present in Swiatek's box for the match and the pair enjoyed a joyful exchange after she clambered up to thank and embrace her team.

He later gave his reaction to her success to Eurosport. «Iga's success confirmed she's the best in the world, she won another Roland Garros,» Lewandowski told Eurosport Poland. «I'm personally very happy I could watch it live because I don't get many such chances in my career, in my life.

So when I have the opportunity, I take it. »When Iga wins, it's something fantastic, a perfect combination. The emotions are there.