Top-seeded Iga Swiatek has done it again! She clinched her third consecutive French Open women's singles title, marking her fifth Grand Slam victory overall. Swiatek delivered a dominant straight-sets win over Jasmine Paolini on Saturday, solidifying her spot as the reigning queen of clay courts. 👑🎾
The Polish World No. 1 was unstoppable, taking just 68 minutes to defeat Italy's 12th seed with a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory. Her unrivaled prowess on the red clay was on full display, leaving fans in awe. 🌟
In an emotional moment, Swiatek said, \"I wanted to thank my family, my team. Honestly, so many difficulties in so many weeks,\" shedding tears of joy after her impressive performance. 💖
Swiatek's path to victory wasn't without challenges. She recalled her intense second-round match against former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka, where she saved a match point to overcome the four-time major winner in a nearly three-hour battle. 💪🏆
Remarkably, after that tough match, Swiatek didn't drop a single set on her way to the title. Her flawless performance extended her Roland Garros winning streak to an impressive 21 matches, with her last defeat in Paris being the 2021 quarterfinals against Maria Sakkari. 🔥
Celebrating her 23rd birthday just last week, Swiatek joins the elite club of female players in the Open Era who have won three consecutive French Open titles, following in the footsteps of legends Monica Seles and Justine Henin. 🎂🎉
In the final against Paolini, Swiatek showcased her resilience and skill. After being broken early in the first set, she rallied with 10 consecutive games to secure the first set and raced to a 5-0 lead in the second. Paolini held serve only once, but Swiatek sealed the deal with an impressive serve that left Paolini returning out of bounds. 🎯🚀
On the rise, Paolini achieved a milestone by breaking into the Top 10 of the WTA rankings, reaching No. 7 next week. At 28 years old, she's the fifth Italian to rank inside the world's Top 10 in the Open Era, joining the likes of Francesca Schiavone, Flavia Pennetta, Sara Errani, and Roberta Vinci. 🇮🇹👏
