Iga Swiatek started with a clear superiority and won the first set against Karolina Muchova in the Roland Garros final. The Pole hasn’t left many options for the Czech, who is trying to stay in the game but is always behind the number one. There is no better tennis player on clay than Swiatek, who has already been crowned twice at the Philippe Chatrier, in 2020 and last season. And although she is not as dominant this year as last year, her tennis on clay is unrivaled as all matches in this tournament have been decided by 2 sets to 0, so she has conceded only 23 goals in total. In front of him is Muchova, who, after overcoming several injuries in recent years, has managed to rediscover his best tennis. With a cut backhand, a powerful serve and a better volley, the tennis player previously managed to put down Sakkari and Sabalenka, among others. It remains to be seen if she can also beat the Queen of Clay, the favorite for the Roland Garros final, by more margin than in the previous two encounters, leaving the Czech with victory in 2019.
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Swiatek shows why she was the favourite
SWI 3-0 MUC (6-2) | There is no way to surprise Swiatek
It continues with a firm step with Swiatek, who has not given up a single game with his serve so far in the game. 3-0 in the second set.
SWI 2-0 MUC (6-2) | Swiatek is in a hurry
Break for Swiatek at the first chance of the second set. The Pole, who takes the lead in the second set, is vastly superior and sees her third Roland Garros fast approaching.
SWI 1-0 MUC (6-2) | Swiatek advances in the second set
In a suffered game where he went 30-0 down, Swiatek pulls out his repertoire and forces Muchova’s mistake. 1-0 for the Pole.
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