June 8, (THEWILL)- The clay courts of Roland Garros once again witnessed the unstoppable force of Iga Swiatek as the 23-year-old Polish sensation claimed her third consecutive French Open championship, on Saturday.
In a commanding 6-2 6-1 victory over Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, Swiatek won her fourth title at the prestigious Grand Slam event in just five years.
Swiatek’s remarkable 2024 campaign, reached new heights as she extended her winning streak to 19 matches, losing just one set throughout the entire tournament. The solitary hiccup came against Naomi Osaka in the second round, where Swiatek narrowly avoided a stunning upset after finding herself down a match point.
Apart from that momentary lapse, Swiatek’s dominance on the red clay was unparalleled. She dismantled her opponents with surgical precision, leaving little doubt about her status as the undisputed Queen of Clay. Her ability to dictate play and overpower her adversaries has become a hallmark of her exceptional talent.
With her latest triumph, Swiatek continues as a masterful clay-court player and one of the best in the sport’s history. Her unwavering determination and remarkable skills have propelled her to the pinnacle of success, solidifying her position as a true icon of the modern game.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
