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Tennis: Poland’s Świątek moves into 2nd round of French Open

30.05.2023 21:00
Poland's Iga Świątek has moved into the second round of the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, with a straight-set win over Cristina Bucșa of Spain.
Iga Świątek
Iga ŚwiątekEPA/YOAN VALAT

The Polish world No. 1, who is the defending champion in Paris, ousted the 70th-ranked Spanish player 6-4, 6-0 in the first round of the women’s singles on Tuesday.

Świątek, who triumphed at Roland Garros last year and in 2020, will next face American Claire Liu in the women’s singles competition in the French capital.

The Polish player earlier this month retired from the Italian Open clay-court tournament in Rome with a thigh injury. 

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Source: Eurosport, IAR, PAP