New York Times tennis correspondent Christopher Clarey tweeted: “Iga Swiatek playing her first Grand Slam final like she’s playing a practice match against a hitting partner.”Teenage phenom Iga Swiatek has become the first Polish tennis player to win a grand slam singles title.Swiatek dominated Saturday’s French Open final in Paris, defeating American rival Sofia Kenin in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1. Despite sitting at No. 54 on the WTA rankings before the tournament, the 19-year-old managed to win Roland Garros without dropping a set.
The duo had never faced each other in a professional match before, and Kenin was overwhelmed by the young gun’s raw power, Swiatek mustering several winners with her explosive forehand.[/b]
www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/oct/10/iga-swiatek-beats-sofia-kenin-french-open-final-history
www.news.com.au/sport/tennis/french-open-final-sofia-kenin-vs-iga-swiatek-live-blog/news-story/737fb8bad59255a30a9d7800973c1925
www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-11/tennis-unseeded-iga-swiatek-beats-sofia-kenin-french-open-title/12751792
www.wsj.com/articles/iga-swiatek-wins-french-open-11602340949?mod=hp_lead_pos9 |