Swiatek claims 3rd consecutive French Open title

Iga Swiatek wins third straight French Open title in dominant fashion, thanking family and team for support amidst challenges.

In a stunning display of dominance, top-seeded Iga Swiatek secured her third consecutive French Open title, marking her fifth Grand Slam victory overall with a commanding straight-set win over Jasmine Paolini. The Polish world No. 1 showcased her unparalleled skill on clay courts, dispatching the Italian 12th seed in just 68 minutes with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-1.

In an emotional post-match interview, Swiatek expressed gratitude to her family and team, reflecting on the challenges she faced throughout the tournament. She highlighted her hard-fought second-round match against Naomi Osaka, where she saved a match point to overcome the former world No. 1 in a grueling three-hour battle. Following that intense encounter, Swiatek did not drop a single set on her path to the title.

Celebrating her 23rd birthday just last week, Swiatek made history as the third female player in the Open era to clinch three consecutive French Open titles, joining the ranks of Monica Seles and Justine Henin. Her victory extended her impressive win streak at Roland-Garros to 21 matches, with her last defeat in Paris dating back to the 2021 quarter-finals against Maria Sakkari.

Despite an early break in the first set, Swiatek rallied to win 10 consecutive games, securing the first set and racing to a commanding 5-0 lead in the second. Paolini managed to hold serve for only the second time in the match, but Swiatek's powerful serve ultimately sealed the victory, leaving no doubt about her dominance on the court.

As a result of her remarkable performance, Paolini will break into the Top 10 for the first time in her career, ranking World No. 7 in the upcoming WTA rankings. The 28-year-old becomes the fifth Italian player in the Open Era to achieve this feat, following in the footsteps of Francesca Schiavone, Flavia Pennetta, Sara Errani, and Roberta Vinci.