‘Don’t cry, Coco’
Poland’s Iga Swiatek wears a broad smile as she holds the French Open trophy after beating Coco Gauff of the USA in the final at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on Saturday. The Polish world number one cruised to her second French Open title, beating the American teenager 62, 6-3 in only 68 minutes, to claim her 35th successive victory. Photo: AFP
Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory.
Iga Swiatek cruised to her second French Open title by dominating teenager Coco Gauff in the final on Saturday, as the world number one claimed her 35th successive victory.
Swiatek celebrated her sixth straight title this year in the players' box with her friends and family.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "I told Coco 'Don't cry' and that's what I am doing. Congrats to Coco," said an emotional Swiatek.
"You are doing an amazing job. At your age, I was on my first year on tour and I did not know what I was doing. You will find it, I am sure of that."
A disconsolate Gauff was left sitting on her seat in tears after a nervous performance, punctuated by 23 unforced errors and three double faults.
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