PARIS — During the French Open final against Jasmine Paolini, Iga Swiatek initially struggled, making mistakes and falling behind at Court Philippe Chatrier.
However, Swiatek quickly turned things around and went on to dominate Paolini, winning 10 games in a row and securing a 6-2, 6-1 victory for her third consecutive championship at Roland Garros.
Swiatek, the top seed, overcame early challenges in the tournament and displayed her prowess on red clay, ultimately claiming her fourth title in five years at the event.
Reflecting on her performance, Swiatek acknowledged the pressure and high expectations surrounding her, but expressed pride in her ability to improve with each match.
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Paolini, the 12th seed and a first-time Slam finalist, described facing Swiatek at Roland Garros as the toughest challenge in the sport.
Swiatek’s victory marked her fifth major final win, adding to her previous successes at the French Open and the U.S. Open.
Paolini acknowledged the intensity of Swiatek’s gameplay, labeling it as the most challenging match of her career.
During the post-match ceremony, Swiatek was praised by tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, with Evert suggesting that Swiatek could surpass her own record in Paris.
Paolini, set to reach a career-best ranking, reflected on her journey in the tournament, having never advanced past the second round in a major event before.
