Iga Świątek wins 4th French Open! World No. 1 dominates Paolini in final. Eyes Wimbledon & Olympic gold. Why India’s tennis fans adore her. Iga Świątek Wins Historic 4th French Open!
Poland’s Iga Świątek has cemented her clay-court legacy, storming to a record-equaling fourth French Open title at just 23 years old. Her dominant straight-sets victory over Jasmine Paolini makes her the youngest four-time Roland Garros champion since Monica Seles. For India’s 17M+ tennis fans, Świątek’s relentless precision offers a masterclass in sporting excellence – and positions her as the undisputed queen of women’s tennis.
Roland Garros Domination by Numbers
Świątek’s 2024 triumph rewrites history:
- Final Score: 6-2, 6-1 vs. Paolini (shortest final since 2013)
- Titles: 4 French Opens (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) – ties Naomi Osaka’s major count
- Win Streak: 21 consecutive Roland Garros victories
- Prize Money: Career earnings cross $30M (WTA)
The Path to Glory
- Semifinal Thriller: Survived 3-set battle vs. Coco Gauff
- Dropped Sets: Just 1 en route (vs. Naomi Osaka in R2)
- Dominance: Won 48% of return points (tour best)
- “Clay feels like home,” Świątek told Eurosport post-match
World No. 1 Reign Extended
- Weeks at Top: 110+ and counting (7th longest in WTA history)
- 2024 Record: 47-4 with 5 titles (Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome, Paris)
- Point Gap: Leads #2 Coco Gauff by 3,000+ rankings points
Świątek’s Winning Formula
- Devastating Forehand: Averaged 75 mph winners (WTA Stats)
- Mental Fortitude: 34-1 in deciding sets since 2022
- Team Support: Psychologist Daria Abramowicz key to emotional resilience
India Connection: Rising Adoration
- Viewership Surge: French Open finals peak at 12M+ viewers on SonyLIV
- Social Media Spike: 680K+ Indian Instagram followers
- Grassroots Impact: Coaches cite her technique at Delhi’s Rendez-vous French Open clinic (2023)
- Fan Moment: Viral 2022 Chennai tweet cheering her US Open win
Challenges Overcome
- Osaka Scare: Saved match point in second round
- Health Struggles: Managed breathing issues during humid Paris week
- Pressure: Admitted “defending titles is harder than winning” (WTA Insider)
What’s Next? Golden Slam Pursuit
Świątek’s 2024 ambitions:
- Wimbledon (July 1): Aims to improve 2023 QF exit
- Paris Olympics: Gold medal target on Roland Garros clay
- US Open: Seeks first title since 2022
- Historic Quest: Could match Steffi Graf’s 1988 Golden Slam
“Iga’s consistency is terrifying. She’s rewriting the record books before 25.”
– Martina Navratilova on Sports18
Świątek vs. Roland Garros Greats
| Champion | Titles | Age at 4th Win |
|---|---|---|
| Iga Świątek | 4 | 23 |
| Chris Evert | 7 | 28 |
| Steffi Graf | 6 | 24 |
| Justine Henin | 4 | 25 |