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Iga Swiatek defeated Coco Gauff in just over an hour to seal her record 35th consecutive win and second French Open title in three years.
The world number one was at her best from the onset on a humid Paris day, breaking in the first game itself.
Swiatek’s experience got the better of her 18-year-old opponent, who was appearing in her first grand slam final.
Very quickly it was 4-1 and then 6-1 to the Polish starlet and despite a strong fight back by the American with the crowd behind her in the second set — Swiatek quickly took control again.
As the clouds began to fill the skies, the world’s best put her opponent away with a 6-3 second set win. Her victory is the 35th win in a row, level with Venus Williams who achieved the same feat.
“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,” Swiatek said post-match.
“Thank you all the fans for coming, all the Polish flags I can see over there. It’s good to have you and lean on you in my toughest moments. It’s always a great atmosphere here and I always have extra motivation every time I come here.”
Tomorrow Rafa Nadal and Casper Ruud will contest the men’s singles final as the premier clay court tournament culminates in France.
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