Poland's Tennis Queen Reigns Supreme at Roland Garros
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek just leveled up from 'clay-court queen' to 'eternal ruler' , crushing Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in Saturday’s French Open final. The 23-year-old wrapped up her third consecutive title faster than most TikToks go viral – just 68 minutes!
The Unstoppable Streak
After surviving a match point thriller against Naomi Osaka (think: 3-hour drama worthy of Netflix ), Swiatek went full 'boss mode' – not dropping a single set afterward! She joins legends Monica Seles and Justine Henin as the only women to three-peat at Roland Garros in the Open Era.
Birthday Gift to Self
Fresh off celebrating her 23rd birthday last week , Swiatek extended her Paris winning streak to 21 matches. Her last loss here? Back in 2021 – when TikTok dances were simpler and we all still cared about Wordle.
Paolini’s Silver Lining
Though outplayed, 28-year-old Paolini will crack the WTA Top 10 for the first time next week , joining Italy’s tennis greats. Her Cinderella run proves it’s never too late for a glow-up
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\"So many challenges… this means everything,\" Swiatek tearfully told fans – proving even GOATs get emotional .
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Iga Swiatek claims third consecutive French Open women's singles title
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