Already titled in 2020 in Paris, Iga Swiatek won the Roland-Garros tournament for the second time in her career on Saturday June 4. The Polish, world n°1, was too strong for the American Coco Gauff. She won in two sets (6-1, 6-3) and a short hour of play.
Irresistible for several months, Iga Swiatek was the big favorite for this 2022 edition of the Roland-Garros tournament. Aged 23, the world No. 1 in the WTA rankings was favored by all forecasters. And she did not fail. The Polish flew over the Parisian Grand Slam, during which she was impressive, dropping only one set in seven games.
Coco Gauff, his opponent on June 4 on clay in Paris, was under no illusions. Her youth (18 years) and her power did not weigh heavily against the control of the Polish. The first round was quick, Iga Swiatek breaking Coco Gauff twice from the start. In 33 minutes, she pocketed the first set without shaking.
35 consecutive victories, like Venus Williams 22 years ago
Back to the wall, the American reacted from the start of the second set by breaking Iga Swiatek. However, hopes for a more contested final did not last long. The boss of the circuit set the record straight in stride before flying to a coronation that could not escape her. In total, she only needed 1h10 to win the title (6-1, 6-3).
After a first victory in 2020 here, Iga Swiatek, 21, adds a second Grand Slam to her list. She remains on a series of 35 consecutive victories, as much as Venus Williams in 2000. The absolute record since the creation of the WTA remains for the moment in the hands of Martina Navratilova, with 74 consecutive victories between 1983 and 1984. to equal or exceed him is still a long time, but it seems difficult to imagine a woman capable of dominating Iga Swiatek at this moment.