Top-ranked Iga Swiatek defended her Roland Garros title with a hard-fought 6-2 5-7 6-4 victory over world No.43 Karolina Muchova in Saturday’s dramatic final on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Promoting On apparel and Asics Gel Resolution 9 shoes, Swiatek had a strong start with a commanding 3-0 lead and successfully fended off a break point at 4-1, solidifying her control over the match. With unwavering determination, she swiftly secured the first set with another break, finishing with a confident 6-2 scoreline in 48 minutes.
Swiatek’s initial dominance, as she surged to a 3-0 lead in the second set, was met with an impressive comeback from Muchova, who won three consecutive games and added a thrilling twist to the final. The tension rose when Swiatek committed her first double fault of the match on a break point at 4-4, granting Muchova the chance to serve for the second set. Although Muchova’s serve faltered in that important moment, allowing Swiatek to level the score at 5-5, the Czech player managed to secure another break and convert her third set point, forcing the third set.
Showing signs of distress, Swiatek suffered a love break at the start of the decider as she committed a double fault on break point. Adding to the woes of the defending champion, Muchova further…
