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French Open 2024 Women’s Singles Final: Iga Swiatek Wins Historic Third Consecutive Title

June 8, 2024
Bharat Times

French Open 2024 Women’s Singles Final: Iga Swiatek has created history by becoming the first player since Monica Seles (1990-92) and Justine Henin (2005-07) to complete a hat-trick of Roland Garros titles. Iga did so with a thumping win against Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the Women’s Singles Final on Saturday, June 8. The victory also marks her 4th French Open title in 5 years.

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Here’s What Both The Players Said During Prize Distribution Ceremony

“I really enjoyed playing on this court today. Well done Iga, playing here against you is the toughest challenge in this sport! Well done to your team too, world number 1, so many Grand Slams… just well done! I want to thank my team, my family, those who came to support me and believed in me: thank you very much! Well done to everyone who makes this tournament possible. The last 15 days have been the best of my life. I’m going to forget people, excuse me. These 15 days were really intense. It was tough today, but I’m very proud of myself. Thank you very much Paris!,” said Jasmine Paolini, French Open 2024 Women’s Singles’ runner-up.

“Congratulations for this magnificent tournament Jasmine. I’m really impressed with how you played this week. I hope you will experience a lot more in the last rounds of big tournaments. I want to thank my team, my family, I wouldn’t be here without them. Thank you for supporting me no matter what. It’s wonderful to be here, I love this place and I wait every year to come back here. Thank you and… Oh my God… Sorry (she is overcome with emotion). Thank you for staying behind me. I also need to believe that it’s possible and it’s thanks to your support. To everyone at home, thank you, my sponsors and… Oh no, am I forgetting anyone? Anyway, thank you everyone! See you next year!,” said Iga Swiatek, French Open 2024 Women’s Singles’ winner.