2024 Roland Garros - Women’s Singles Final
2024 Roland Garros, second Grand Slam tournament of the year, on Clay Outdoor, Paris, France, 26 May - 9 June 2024
Defending champion:
Iga Swiatek (1) who defeated Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-4
Final:
Iga Swiatek (1) (Poland) v Jasmine Paolini (12) (Italy)
Swiatek won both previous matches between the players.
Firstly Prague in 2018.
More recently first round of the 2022 US Open.
Paolini saved a break point in game two of set one before holding.
She then broke Swiatek to lead 2-1.
Swiatek broke back to love and equalised.
In the sixth gsme, Paolini double faulted on break point.
Swiatek led 4-2.
Serving at 2-5:to stay in the set, Paolin contributed four unforced errors.
Swiatek broke and took the set 6-2.
In game two of set two Paolini saved two break points.
She then wasted a game point and ultimately was broken.
Swiatek led 2-0.
Swiatek consolidated the break, sealed with a backhand winner. 3-0.
Another break of Paolini followed, again finished with a Swiatek winning backhand.
Paolini served at 0-5 to stay in the match.
Serve was held.
Swiatek served out the match 6-2 6-1.
Fourth Roland Garros title for Iga Swiatek.
Fifth Grand Slam tournament trophy overall.
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