Iga Swiatek won her second French Open title on Saturday, beating in-form Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-3. The Pole, a heavy pre-tournament favourite, lived up to the expectations and buzz surrounding her in Paris.
The World No. 1 had won five titles this year coming into Roland Garros, including four at the WTA 1000 level. She took over the No. 1 ranking in early April and now has nearly twice as many points as World No. 2 Anett Kontaveit.
During an interview in 2018, the Polish star revealed that her father was always keen to nurture their talent in sports and tennis in particular.
“My father always liked tennis and he wanted his daughters to play. Growing up, I played tennis because I had a lot of energy as a kid. Tennis was a chance for me on the court and make my own decisions,” she said.
In a recent interview, she also joked that her father only agreed to travel with her after she won the 2022 Stuttgart Open.’
