Tennis: Poland’s Świątek sweeps into French Open final

Poland's Iga Świątek has eased into the final of the women's singles at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Paris, with a 6-2, 6-4 win on Thursday against Coco Gauff of the United States.

Iga Świątek celebrates defeating Coco Gauff in Paris on Thursday.

Photo: EPA/CAROLINE BLUMBERG

The Polish world No. 1, who is the defending champion in Paris, will face the winner between Italy's Jasmine Paolini and Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the championship match on Saturday.

🇵🇱 Iga Świątek 🆚 Coco Gauff 🇺🇸
6:2
6:4
Jaaazda! Nie ma mocnych na liderkę, Polka w FINALE #RolandGarros

WIĘCEJ🎾https://t.co/GqihhCTNbu pic.twitter.com/S4YiEIJfzh

— SPORT | PolskieRadio24.pl (@sport_pr24pl) June 6, 2024

Iga Świątek in action at the 2024 French Open. Photo: EPA/CAROLINE BLUMBERG

From facing a match point in the second round to clinching a third straight Paris final berth, @iga_swiatek shares her mindset and how she's been able to stay in top form ✨#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/tJ2ZP7YB9L

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 6, 2024

Paolini and Andreeva were scheduled to play their semifinal in the French capital later in the day.

🇵🇱 Iga Świątek 🆚 Coco Gauff 🇺🇸
1. SET 6:2 półfinał #rolandgarros https://t.co/HPtix6YPA3

— SPORT | PolskieRadio24.pl (@sport_pr24pl) June 6, 2024

Świątek, who celebrated her 23rd birthday last week, triumphed at Roland Garros in 2020, 2022 and 2023.

Iga Świątek trzeci raz z rzędu w finale Roland Garros!#PAPInformacjehttps://t.co/xSilHO3bhO

— PAP (@PAPinformacje) June 6, 2024

The 2024 French Open runs until Sunday.

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Source: Eurosport, IAR, PAP