FRENCH OPEN: IGA SWIATEK GLIDES INTO FINAL WITH RESOUNDING STRAIGHT-SETS VICTORY OVER COCO GAUFF
Iga Swiatek is into the final of the French Open once again after she comfortably beat Coco Gauff in their semi-final in straight sets. The world No. 1 overcame the American 6-2 6-4 on Court Philippe-Chatrier in one hour and 37 minutes. Swiatek, the three-time Roland-Garros champion, will face either Italy’s Jasmine Paolini or teenager Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s showpiece finale.
Eurosport expert John McEnroe does not believe Rafael Nadal’s legacy as “one of the greatest players ever” will be tarnished if he decides to play another year, and insists the legendary player has earned the right to call time on his career whenever he wants after he lost at Roland-Garros.
The 14-time French Open champion gave fourth seed Alexander Zverev a tricky test in the opening match of his 2024 Roland-Garros campaign, but he was ultimately beaten by the German to swiftly end his bid to win a record-extending 15th title.
In an emotional interview on Court Philippe-Chatrier shortly after his first-round defeat, Nadal admitted that he was not sure if it would be his final appearance at the French Open, fuelling rumours that retirement could be near for the 38-year-old following a couple of injury-hit season
