Dominant Iga Swiatek cemented her clay court legacy, storming to her third consecutive French Open title on Saturday. The Polish world No. 1 dispatched Jasmine Paolini of Italy in straight sets (6-2, 6-1), showcasing her unparalleled prowess on the Parisian clay.

 

This victory marks Swiatek's fifth Grand Slam title overall, all coming within the last two years.  Fresh off celebrating her 23rd birthday, she joins an elite group of women in the Open era - Monica Seles (1990-1992) and Justine Henin (2005-2007) - who have achieved the feat of winning three consecutive French Open titles.

 

Despite a brief scare in the first set where she was broken early, Swiatek quickly shifted gears.  She rattled off an impressive ten consecutive games, leaving Paolini with little room for resistance. The Italian did manage to hold serve in the second set, but Swiatek remained unfazed, ultimately sealing the victory with a powerful serve.

 

Swiatek's dominance on clay is undeniable.  This win further solidifies her position as the queen of the red surface, and leaves fans eager to see what further heights she can reach.