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UPDATE: Poland’s Świątek to face Italy's Paolini in French Open final

06.06.2024 21:00
Poland's Iga Świątek will take on Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the final of the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Paris on Saturday.
Iga Świątek
Iga ŚwiątekEPA/YOAN VALAT

The Polish world No. 1, who is the defending champion in Paris, beat American Coco Gauff 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals of the women's singles on Thursday to secure a place in the championship match.

Iga Świątek celebrates defeating Coco Gauff in Paris on Thursday. Iga Świątek celebrates defeating Coco Gauff in Paris on Thursday. Photo: EPA/CAROLINE BLUMBERG

Paolini, meanwhile, saw off Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-1 in the other semifinal to reach her first Grand Slam final.

Świątek, who celebrated her 23rd birthday last week, will be playing for her fourth career French Open title.

She triumphed at Roland Garros in 2020, 2022 and 2023.

The 2024 French Open runs until Sunday.

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Source: Eurosport, IAR, PAP, polskieradio24.pl