Iga Swiatek faced her toughest challenge in a grand slam final yet, but ultimately emerged victorious to secure her third French Open title.
The Polish tennis player showcased her resilience as she overcame a strong comeback from Karolina Muchova, ultimately winning the match 6-2, 5-7, 6-4. This triumph marked Swiatek’s third championship win in Paris and her fourth overall grand slam title.
In other tennis news, there were notable achievements for British players as Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid claimed success in the men’s wheelchair doubles, while Andy Lapthorne emerged victorious in the quad wheelchair doubles.
4!!!!!🔥🔥🔥#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/JiBQy6bUif
— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) June 10, 2023
HOW, @karomuchova7?! 🤯
— wta (@WTA) June 10, 2023
Sensational athleticism to help send the #RolandGarros final to a decider!pic.twitter.com/5XnGJJGbjv
Seventeen-year-old Tokito Oda defeated Hewett 6-1 6-4 to win the men’s wheelchair singles title.
The junior titles were decided on Saturday, with 15-year-old Russian Alina Korneeva making it back-to-back grand slam successes, while Croatian Dino Prizmic ended his junior career with his first slam trophy.
Novak Djokovic bids for sporting immortality in the men’s singles final on Sunday.
The 36-year-old will aim to become the first man ever to win 23 grand slam singles titles, while he would also be the first man to win all the majors at least three times.
Standing in his way is Norwegian Casper Ruud, who is going for a first slam crown in his third final.