Iga Świątek Secures Historic Third Consecutive French Open Title

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Iga Świątek, the World No. 1 from Poland, won her third consecutive French Open title in the women's singles final.

An Overview of the News

• Despite an early struggle, Świątek defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy with a score of 6-2, 6-1 at Roland Garros.

• Świątek's victory makes her only the third woman in the Open era to achieve three straight French Open titles.

• Jasmine Paolini, seeded 12th, reached her first Grand Slam final and defeated notable players like Bianca Andreescu and Elena Rybakina on her way to the final.

About The French Open

• It's called Roland-Garros, happens annually in late May in Paris, France.

• It's named after French aviator Roland Garros.

• It's the foremost clay court championship and the sole Grand Slam on this surface.

• It's the second Grand Slam of the year, following the Australian Open and preceding Wimbledon and the US Open.

  • Founded:- 1891

  • Editions:- 123 (2024)

  • 93 Grand Slam events (since 1925)

  • Most singles titles:- Rafael Nadal (14)

  • Most doubles titles:- Roy Emerson (6)