Roland Garros: 19-year old Swiatek defeats Sofia Kenin to win maiden grand slam title

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - October 8, 2020 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates after winning her semi final match against Argentina's Nadia Podoroska REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Polish teenager Iga Swiatek completed a stunning rise by becoming the lowest-ranked woman to win the French Open after beating American Sofia Kenin.

Swiatek, 19, is a former junior Wimbledon champion but the world number 54’s rise to Roland Garros history has been swift and surprising.

She showed few nerves to beat fourth seed Kenin 6-4 6-1, lifting the trophy without losing a set in the tournament.

Swiatek is also the first player from Poland to win a major singles title.

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