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June 8, 2024 9:18 PM

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French Open: Iga Świątek wins Women’s Singles title, 3rd time in a row

In the French Open Tennis Women’s singles final, World No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland overcame an early wobble to beat first-time Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 at Roland Garris on Saturday. She became only the third woman in the Open era to clinch three straight French Open titles.

In her first appearance in the final of a Grand Slam, 12th seed Jasmine Paolini, on her way defeated Bianca Andreescu, Elena Rybakina and the starlet Mirra Andreeva.

In men’s singles final match, Carlos Alcaraz will compete against Germany’s Alexander Zverev, in his first French Open final on Sunday after an impressive five-set semi-final victory over Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz aims to join the prestigious list of Spanish champions at Roland Garros, as he appears in the title clash. Zverev secured his place in the final by overcoming seventh seed Casper Ruud in four sets.