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Iga Swiatek storms to fourth Roland Garros title

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World No.1 Iga Swiatek raced past first-time Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini 6-2 6-1 to win her 21st consecutive match at Roland Garros and her fifth major title.

World No.15 Paolini, who had never before advanced past the second round of the French Open, was the first to break serve in the final, taking a 2-1 lead in the opening set. However, that was the extent of her challenge to the dominant Roland Garros star. Swiatek then won the next ten games in a row, surging to a 6-2 5-0 lead. Even though Paolini avoided a bagel, Swiatek comfortably served out the victory on her first attempt.