Swiatek eases to glory as focus turns to Nadal again – day 14 at the French Open

06/05/2022

World number one Iga Swiatek swept to a second Roland Garros title with a commanding win over American teenager Coco Gauff.

The all-conquering 20-year-old from Poland won 6-1 6-3 for a 35th consecutive victory.

Here, the PA news agency looks back at day 14 at the French Open.

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Swiatek was a huge favourite going into the final and showed why with victory in an hour and eight minutes. But teenager Gauff put in a spirited display, especially at the start of the second set, to show there is plenty more to come from her.

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Gauff showed glimpses of the form that took her to the final, not least this savage backhand winner to get on the scoreboard.

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Gauff has played some incredible tennis this fortnight as well as charming everyone who she has come into contact with. Swiatek is simply a level above everyone else at the moment but her star will surely shine even brighter in the future.

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Poland striker Robert Lewandowski gave Swiatek a surprise when she went to celebrate with her team. Lewandowski knows a thing or two about lifting trophies and he was among the first to congratulate his compatriot.

Swiatek eases to glory as focus turns to Nadal again – day 14 at the French Open

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