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Swiatek wins third French Open title in row

(UPDATE) PARIS — Poland's Iga Swiatek extended her French Open reign on Saturday as she thrashed Jasmine Paolini, 6-2, 6-1, in the final to win a third successive Roland Garros title.

World No. 1 Swiatek dominated Italian 12th seed Paolini, a first-time Grand Slam finalist, needing just 68 minutes to capture a fourth crown in five years in Paris.

Poland's Iga Swiatek serves to Italy's Jasmine Paolini during their women's singles final match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day fourteen of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 8, 2024. AFP PHOTO