Paris (AP) – With her 34th success in a row, the Polish world number one Iga Swiatek stormed into the final at the French Open in Paris.
The 21-year-old won against Darja Kassatkina from Russia 6: 2, 6: 1 and will now face American Coco Gauff in the final. The 18-year-old beat Italy’s Martina Trevisan 6-3, 6-1 in her semifinals, making her the youngest French Open finalist since Belgian Kim Clijsters 21 years ago.
Both with balanced duels
Swiatek, who celebrated her only Grand Slam title so far in 2020 at the Stade Roland Garros, ended Serena Williams’ super series from 2000 with her success against Kassatkina. She only needed 64 minutes for her success in the one-sided game on the Philippe Chatrier court. “It’s a very special moment for me. I’m very emotional right now,” said Swiatek after the game.
The Pole only had a few problems with Kassatkina at the beginning. After an early break to make it 2-0, the Pole had to give up her service herself. Kassatkina equalized to make it 2-2, but then Swiatek raised their level to another level and played six games in a row. After 38 minutes she got the first set. In the second section, too, the number one in the tennis world dominated at will and used the first match ball with an ace.