Iga Swiatek wins second grand slam title with victory against Coco Gauff in the FrenchOpen final
in straight sets, 6-1 6-3. It marks the second time Swiatek has been named the French Open women’s singles champion, following her surprise victory in 2020 as an unseeded teenager—a win that made her the tournament’s youngest champion sinceThe match was just another checkpoint in Swiatek’s breathtaking winning streak this year, marking her 35th victory in a row, and tying her withfor the longest win streak in the WTA tour this century.
“I want to thank my team,” Swiatek told reporters following her victory. “I am pretty happy as every piece has come together. I want to thank my dad for everything and my sister. Two years ago winning this was amazing. I feel I worked hard, and the pressure was big. I’d love to be back.” Swiatek also took the moment to express her support for the people of Ukraine. “I want to say something to Ukraine—to stay strong, as the war is still there.
Equally notable was the evident camaraderie between the two young players, who have both risen to the very top of their games with breathtaking speed. “I told Coco ‘Don't cry,’ and that’s what I am doing,” said Swiatek, seeming to acknowledge their shared understanding of the surreality of the moment. “Congrats to Coco, you are doing an amazing job. At your age, I was in my first year on tour and I did not know what I was doing. You will find it, I am sure of that.
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