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French Open: Iga Swiatek beats Daria Kasatkina to reach final

World number one Iga Swiatek completed a serene journey into the French Open final with a straight-set win over 20th seed Daria Kasatkina in the last four.

Poland's Swiatek, 21, won 6-2 6-1 to clinch a 34th successive win and move into her second Grand Slam final.

The 2020 Roland Garros champion has dropped just one set this fortnight on the Paris clay.

Swiatek will play either American teenager Coco Gauff or unseeded Italian Martina Trevisan in Saturday's final.

"It is a pretty special moment and emotional," said Swiatek. "I am grateful to be healthy and in that place.