9 Jun 2024, 2:52 a.m.
Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance on the clay courts of Roland Garros by defeating Jasmine Paolini in a decisive 6-2, 6-1 victory to secure her fourth French Open title. The World No. 1 extended her impressive winning streak at Roland Garros to 21 matches, maintaining her undefeated record in Grand Slam finals. Swiatek's journey to the championship included a notable comeback in the second round, where she saved a match point against Naomi Osaka.
With this victory, Swiatek has now won her first five major finals, joining the ranks of tennis legends Margaret Court and Monica Seles. Her 21-match winning streak at Roland Garros is the fourth longest in history. She also ties Justine Henin with four French Open titles, trailing only Chris Evert (7) and Steffi Graf (6). Swiatek has demonstrated remarkable resilience under pressure, winning 10 consecutive finals and securing three straight Roland Garros titles.
This season has been particularly fruitful for Swiatek, as she achieved a rare sweep of the Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros tournaments. Out of her 22 career titles, 10 are WTA 1000 events, and five are Grand Slam victories, with five titles coming this season alone. Swiatek's consistent performance and ability to deliver under pressure continue to solidify her status as one of the top players in women's tennis.