Tennis: Poland’s Świątek wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam title

Rising Polish tennis star Iga Świątek stunned Sofia Kenin of the United States to win the French Open on Saturday, claiming her maiden Grand Slam title and becoming the first Pole to lift a Grand Slam singles trophy.

Poland's Iga Świątek in action against Sofia Kenin of the United States in the French Open women's singles final in Paris on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020.

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The unseeded Polish teenager overpowered the fourth-seeded American 6-4, 6-1 in their women's singles championship match in Paris.

Świątek did not lose a set on her way to the title.

The victory at Roland Garros marked a new career milestone for the Polish 19-year-old, who is a former junior Wimbledon champion.

She went into the tournament ranked world No. 54 by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

Świątek reached the semifinals of the women’s doubles competition at this year's French Open together with Nicole Melichar of the United States.

The two failed to make the final after losing 6-7, 6-1, 4-6 to the pairing of Chilean Alexa Guarachi and American Desirae Krawczyk on Friday. 

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Source: Eurosport, PAP