<p>French Open champion Iga Swiatek, who became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title, said that she is trying to adjust to her brand new celebrity status. On Saturday, the 19-year-old defeated American ace Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-1 to become the youngest Roland Garros winner since Monica Seles in 1992.</p>

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<p>While talking to BBC back in Poland, she said, "It’s pretty crazy here."</p>

<p>"I feel like my life changed completely and I’m trying to get used to that. I left a different Poland that I came back to, because right now I’m kind of popular here."</p>

<p>Swiatek described the turn of events in her life after winning the prestigious Roland Garros and said that she can always call on Japan’s three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka for support.</p>

<p><strong>&nbsp;IN PICS|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/french-open-2020-king-of-clay-rafael-nadals-20th-grand-slam-334707" hreflang="en">French Open 2020: 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal's 20th Grand Slam!</a></p>

<p>"I’m doing pretty well, but if I’m going to have any problems, then Naomi texted me that I can always ask her for advice or for support," she added.</p>

<p>"We had a quick chat on social media right after the final. I feel like I am supported, so it is great."</p>

<p>Swiatek was the first Polish woman to reach the Roland Garros final in 81 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Basically I was in shock for the next three days," Swiatek said, adding that she would love to have some influence on the growth of the sport in her country. "I couldn’t tell you my emotions, because even I don’t understand them.</p>

<p>"I always wanted to win all four Grand Slams and to have an Olympic medal, and I always thought of it as a dream. But right now, when I actually won French Open, it stopped like being so distant for me."</p>


French Open champion Iga Swiatek, who became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title, said that she is trying to adjust to her brand new celebrity status.

French Open champion Iga Swiatek, who became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title, said that she is trying to adjust to her brand new celebrity status. On Saturday, the 19-year-old defeated American ace Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-1 to become the youngest Roland Garros winner since Monica Seles in 1992. Also read: GOAT! Social media erupts as Rafael Nadal wins his 20th Grand Slam title While talking to BBC back in Poland, she said, "It’s pretty crazy here." "I feel like my life changed completely and I’m trying to get used to that. I left a different Poland that I came back to, because right now I’m kind of popular here." Swiatek described the turn of events in her life after winning the prestigious Roland Garros and said that she can always call on Japan’s three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka for support. IN PICS| French Open 2020: 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal's 20th Grand Slam! "I’m doing pretty well, but if I’m going to have any problems, then Naomi texted me that I can always ask her for advice or for support," she added. "We had a quick chat on social media right after the final. I feel like I am supported, so it is great." Swiatek was the first Polish woman to reach the Roland Garros final in 81 years. "Basically I was in shock for the next three days," Swiatek said, adding that she would love to have some influence on the growth of the sport in her country. "I couldn’t tell you my emotions, because even I don’t understand them. "I always wanted to win all four Grand Slams and to have an Olympic medal, and I always thought of it as a dream. But right now, when I actually won French Open, it stopped like being so distant for me."

'It’s pretty crazy here', Iga Swiatek on her brand new celebrity status

French Open 2020: 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal's 20th Grand Slam!

<p>Rafael Nadal on Sunday continued his domination&nbsp;at claycourt as the Spaniard defeated world no. one Novak Djokovic to win his 13 French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam wins.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nadal dominated the match from the word go as he bageled Djokovic in the opening set having made only two unforced errors. Not only did many former players congratulate&nbsp;the newly crowned Roland Garros winner, Nadal fans were overjoyed with the annihilation as they celebrated his 20th Grand Slam title by expressing their delight on social media platform Twitter. The hashtag '#GOAT' (Greatest of All Time) started trending as soon as Nadal completed the win.&nbsp;</p>

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🇨🇭 ROGER FEDERER (20 GS) 🏆<br />
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🇦🇺 Australian Open (6)<br />
🇫🇷 Roland Garros (1)<br />
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<p>Nadal also bagged his 100th win at Roland Garros with an ace.&nbsp;The final of French Open 2020 lasted just two hours and 43 wins as Nadal completed one of the dominating performances against Djokovic. Hailed as ‘King of Clay’, Nadal now has 13 French Open titles and also bageled Djokovic in the opening set that lasted only 45 minutes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“First of all of course congrats to Novak for another great tournament, sorry for today,” Nadal, who has now beaten Djokovic in all of their three French Open finals, said on court.</p>

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<p>“In Australia (in the final in 2019) he killed me. We’ve played so many times, one day one wins, another day the other wins.”</p>

<p>However, Nadal said that he wasn’t thinking about equaling Federer’s 20 Grand Slam-mark as the Spaniard said that he wants to celebrate this triumph just as a Roland Garros victory while adding this win means “everything” to him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“To win here means everything. I don’t think today about the 20th and equal Roger on this great number, today is just a Roland Garros victory and that means everything to me,” the world number two said.</p>

<p>“This love story I have with this city and this court is unforgettable.”&nbsp;<br />
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Rafael Nadal on Sunday continued his domination at claycourt as the Spaniard defeated world no. one Novak Djokovic to win his 13 French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam wins.

Rafael Nadal on Sunday continued his domination at claycourt as the Spaniard defeated world no. one Novak Djokovic to win his 13 French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam wins. Nadal dominated the match from the word go as he bageled Djokovic in the opening set having made only two unforced errors. Not only did many former players congratulate the newly crowned Roland Garros winner, Nadal fans were overjoyed with the annihilation as they celebrated his 20th Grand Slam title by expressing their delight on social media platform Twitter. The hashtag '#GOAT' (Greatest of All Time) started trending as soon as Nadal completed the win. ALSO READ: Nadal defeats Djokovic to win 13th French Open, equals Federer's 20 Grand Slam wins pic.twitter.com/TzQhBeuwML — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) October 11, 2020 × How it started: How it's going: @RafaelNadal #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/6zfBuKADun — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020 × Congratulations to the King of Clay @RafaelNadal. Winning 13 Slams in Paris is extraordinary, a fitting Grand Slam finale to a challenging year. You're an inspiration Rafa, gracious and great. Here’s to 20 majors. 🚀 — Rod Laver (@rodlaver) October 11, 2020 × 📆 2005: 🏆 @RafaelNadal wins his first Grand Slam at #RolandGarros 📆 2020: 🏆 @RafaelNadal wins his 13th #RolandGarros title, and his 20th Grand Slam. 👏 Insane longevity. pic.twitter.com/gCdFOTiPm3 — SPORF (@Sporf) October 11, 2020 × Congratulations @RafaelNadal for 13th French Open/20th Grandslam. 👏@DjokerNole better luck, fav !! ❤️ — Prateek Bhatta (@prb10_official) October 11, 2020 × #NadalGarros 13th Time French Open Champion, 20 Time GrandSlam Champion. #GOAT If only words could describe his excellence! Thank you #RafaelNadal #VamosRafa pic.twitter.com/pOnD3T9x8G — Sagar Bidri (@sagarbidri) October 11, 2020 × 🌟 GOAT 🌟 🇨🇭 ROGER FEDERER (20 GS) 🏆 🇦🇺 Australian Open (6) 🇫🇷 Roland Garros (1) 🇬🇧 Wimbledon (8) 🇺🇸 US Open (5) 🇪🇸 RAFAEL NADAL (20 GS) 🏆 🇦🇺 Australian Open (1) 🇫🇷 Roland Garros (13) 🇬🇧 Wimbledon (2) 🇺🇸 US Open (4) #RafaelNadal #RogerFederer #FrenchOpen2020 #FrenchOpen pic.twitter.com/NhQXy7Bu8r — Amul Butter Baby (@AmulButterBaby) October 11, 2020 × @RafaelNadal @rolandgarros 🎾❤️👏 pic.twitter.com/xpctMJ5bQD — Joan Blanusa (@jmblanusa) October 11, 2020 × Congrats to @RafaelNadal. Fantastic performance.👏👍👌#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/f5WwE54TgR — Stephen Sarfo (@sarfosteve10) October 11, 2020 × Nadal also bagged his 100th win at Roland Garros with an ace. The final of French Open 2020 lasted just two hours and 43 wins as Nadal completed one of the dominating performances against Djokovic. Hailed as ‘King of Clay’, Nadal now has 13 French Open titles and also bageled Djokovic in the opening set that lasted only 45 minutes. “First of all of course congrats to Novak for another great tournament, sorry for today,” Nadal, who has now beaten Djokovic in all of their three French Open finals, said on court. ALSO READ: Fearless Swiatek continues transfer of power in women's tennis “In Australia (in the final in 2019) he killed me. We’ve played so many times, one day one wins, another day the other wins.” However, Nadal said that he wasn’t thinking about equaling Federer’s 20 Grand Slam-mark as the Spaniard said that he wants to celebrate this triumph just as a Roland Garros victory while adding this win means “everything” to him. “To win here means everything. I don’t think today about the 20th and equal Roger on this great number, today is just a Roland Garros victory and that means everything to me,” the world number two said. “This love story I have with this city and this court is unforgettable.”

GOAT! Social media erupts as Rafael Nadal wins his 20th Grand Slam title

<p>Rafael Nadal on Sunday annihilated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles. World no. one Djokovic’s hopes of 18th Slam and of becoming the first man to win all four majors twice since Rod Laver in 1969 were shattered as Nadal produced a breathtaking performance to dominate the Serb.</p>

<p><strong>Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic, French Open 2020 men's singles final result: </strong>Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) bt Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) 6-0, 6-2, 7-5&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nadal, 34, also claimed his 100th match win at Roland Garros against just two defeats since his 2005 debut. The Spanish ace hence becomes the oldest champion in Paris since Andres Gimeno in 1972 and that too without dropping a single set.</p>

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<p>Leading men'Djokovic, regarded as one of the toughest and grittiest players, looked clueless against Nadal with the Spaniard pulling off a sensational performance in the summit clash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the Grand Slam win, Nadal became on the fifth singles tennis player to enter the 20-major club alongside Margaret Court (24), Serena Williams (23) and Steffi Graf (22). Federer already has 20 Grand Slam to his name.</p>

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<p>The final of French Open 2020 lasted just two hours and 43 wins as Nadal completed one of the dominating performances against Djokovic. Hailed as ‘King of Clay’, Nadal now has 13 French Open titles and also bageled Djokovic in the opening set that lasted only 45 minutes. In what was a comprehensive win, Nadal had just two unforced errors and 10 winners.</p>

<h2>Grand Slam title winners after Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the French Open final on Sunday:</h2>

<p>20 - Roger Federer (SUI)</p>

<p><strong>20 - Rafael Nadal (ESP)</strong></p>

<p>17 - Novak Djokovic (SRB)</p>

<p>14 - Pete Sampras (USA)</p>

<p>12 - Roy Emerson (AUS)</p>

<p>11 - Rod Laver (AUS), Bjorn Borg (SWE)</p>

<p>10 - Bill Tilden (USA)<br />
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Rafael Nadal on Sunday annihilated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles.

Rafael Nadal on Sunday annihilated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles. World no. one Djokovic’s hopes of 18th Slam and of becoming the first man to win all four majors twice since Rod Laver in 1969 were shattered as Nadal produced a breathtaking performance to dominate the Serb. Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic, French Open 2020 men's singles final result: Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) bt Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 Nadal, 34, also claimed his 100th match win at Roland Garros against just two defeats since his 2005 debut. The Spanish ace hence becomes the oldest champion in Paris since Andres Gimeno in 1972 and that too without dropping a single set. Undisputed King 👑@RafaelNadal #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/iUCcETcGEG — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020 × Leading men'Djokovic, regarded as one of the toughest and grittiest players, looked clueless against Nadal with the Spaniard pulling off a sensational performance in the summit clash. ALSO READ: Fearless Swiatek continues transfer of power in women's tennis With the Grand Slam win, Nadal became on the fifth singles tennis player to enter the 20-major club alongside Margaret Court (24), Serena Williams (23) and Steffi Graf (22). Federer already has 20 Grand Slam to his name. 😉😉😉@RafaelNadal @RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/NTUJOq6d6q — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 11, 2020 × The final of French Open 2020 lasted just two hours and 43 wins as Nadal completed one of the dominating performances against Djokovic. Hailed as ‘King of Clay’, Nadal now has 13 French Open titles and also bageled Djokovic in the opening set that lasted only 45 minutes. In what was a comprehensive win, Nadal had just two unforced errors and 10 winners. Grand Slam title winners after Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic in the French Open final on Sunday: 20 - Roger Federer (SUI) 20 - Rafael Nadal (ESP) 17 - Novak Djokovic (SRB) 14 - Pete Sampras (USA) 12 - Roy Emerson (AUS) 11 - Rod Laver (AUS), Bjorn Borg (SWE) 10 - Bill Tilden (USA)

Nadal defeats Djokovic to win 13th French Open, equals Federer's 20 Grand Slam wins

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<p>Serbian ace Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final&nbsp;of French Open 2020 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This the eighth time that both aces will be playing against each other in Paris. Nadal currently leads the head-to-head on clay 6-1 against Djokovic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/iga-swiatek-wins-french-open-2020-to-become-polands-first-grand-slam-singles-champion-334326" hreflang="en">Iga Swiatek wins French Open 2020 to become Poland's first Grand Slam singles champion</a></p>

<p>In terms of ATP Head2Head encounter, Djokovic leads the head-to-head tally (29-26) against Nadal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I've played [Rafa] more than I [have] played any other player in my professional career,” said Djokovic. “Our head-to-head is the biggest head-to-head ever in the history of the sport. The amount of matches we played is almost 60 matches… He's definitely my greatest rival.”</p>

<p>”To play against Novak, I need to play my best. Without playing my best tennis, [the] situation is very difficult,” said Nadal. “I know this is a court that I have been playing well [on] for such a long time, so that helps. But at the same time, he has an amazing record here too, being in the final rounds almost every single time."</p>

<p>Djokovic is looking forward to becoming the first man in the Open Era to win all four Grand Slam titles on multiple occasions, whereas, Nadal aims to equal Federer’s Grand Slam titles record. He already holds the record of winning 12 Roland Garros title. He is one match shy to become the first player to win 100 matches at Roland Garros.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Where to watch FRENCH OPEN Final&nbsp;between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic&nbsp;LIVE streaming?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In India, French Open will be broadcasted LIVE on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select 2. The tournament will also be streamed LIVE on Disney+ Hotstar.</p>

<h2>What time FRENCH OPEN Final&nbsp;between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is scheduled for?</h2>

<p>Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Live Streaming at 6:30 PM (IST)</p>


Serbian ace Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final of French Open 2020 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. This the eighth time that both aces will be playing against each other in Paris.

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic takes on Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the final of French Open 2020 at the Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. This the eighth time that both aces will be playing against each other in Paris. Nadal currently leads the head-to-head on clay 6-1 against Djokovic. Also read: Iga Swiatek wins French Open 2020 to become Poland's first Grand Slam singles champion In terms of ATP Head2Head encounter, Djokovic leads the head-to-head tally (29-26) against Nadal. “I've played [Rafa] more than I [have] played any other player in my professional career,” said Djokovic. “Our head-to-head is the biggest head-to-head ever in the history of the sport. The amount of matches we played is almost 60 matches… He's definitely my greatest rival.” ”To play against Novak, I need to play my best. Without playing my best tennis, [the] situation is very difficult,” said Nadal. “I know this is a court that I have been playing well [on] for such a long time, so that helps. But at the same time, he has an amazing record here too, being in the final rounds almost every single time." Djokovic is looking forward to becoming the first man in the Open Era to win all four Grand Slam titles on multiple occasions, whereas, Nadal aims to equal Federer’s Grand Slam titles record. He already holds the record of winning 12 Roland Garros title. He is one match shy to become the first player to win 100 matches at Roland Garros. Where to watch FRENCH OPEN Final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic LIVE streaming? In India, French Open will be broadcasted LIVE on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select 2. The tournament will also be streamed LIVE on Disney+ Hotstar. What time FRENCH OPEN Final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is scheduled for? Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal Live Streaming at 6:30 PM (IST)

French Open 2020, Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Preview, how to watch online and more

<p>While Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off for the 56th time in the men's French Open final, the women's game is in the throes of a youthful revolution as Iga Swiatek was crowned its latest first-time Grand Slam champion.</p>

<p>The 19-year-old ensured her place in history as Poland's first major singles champion on Saturday, becoming the ninth woman in 14 tournaments to secure her maiden Slam title.</p>

<p>Swiatek, who used the coronavirus lockdown to complete her graduation exam, has toyed with the idea of continuing her studies, but will surely now go the same route as her vanquished opponent in the Roland Garros final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sofia Kenin, 21, turned down a scholarship to the University of Miami in 2017 after holding her own against Maria Sharapova in the third round of that year's US Open.</p>

<p>She went on to win the Australian Open in January and narrowly missed out on becoming the first woman to capture two majors in the same season since Angelique Kerber in 2016.</p>

<p>Her Melbourne triumph followed Bianca Andreescu's breakout performance at last year's US Open, the Canadian taking home the title on her main draw debut in New York.</p>

<p>Since Serena Williams collected the last of her 23 Slam crowns at the 2017 Australian Open, the likes of Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens and the now-retired Caroline Wozniacki have all gone on to land a breakthrough major.</p>

<p>However, the 29-year-old Halep is the outlier in a series of recent major winners, seven of eight who were aged 23 or under at the time.</p>

<p>Kenin, Andreescu and Swiatek have accounted for three with Naomi Osaka grabbing three titles of her own, and top-ranked Ashleigh Barty triumphing at the 2019 French Open.</p>

<p>The average age of champions in that time is 21.5. By comparison,&nbsp;the average age of the eight previous Slam winners was 27.4.</p>

<p>"For sure it's inspiring. I know that there are no limits. Even though you're really young and you're an underdog, you can do a lot in a sport like tennis," said Swiatek.</p>

<h2>- 'First of many' says Laver -</h2>

<p>Multiple Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander compared Swiatek's game to that of Novak Djokovic, while greats of the past such as Rod Laver and Chris Evert believe the young Pole is just getting started. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think she is there to be a Grand Slam champion, multiple times. I genuinely believe that Iga can be the one," Wilander told Eurosport.</p>

<p>Laver hailed Swiatek's "nerveless performance" in what was only her second tour-level final and tweeted it was "the first of many majors to come".</p>

<p>Evert, who won seven times in Paris, wrote: "What a sterling two weeks of brilliant tennis. Many, many more GS Titles to come." She also paid tribute to a "great year" for Kenin, 16-2 at Slams in 2020.</p>

<p>As Williams, who withdrew in Paris with an Achilles injury, continues her pursuit of Margaret Court's record 24 majors, the window of opportunity for the 39-year-old is closing with a number of young players rising to prominence.</p>

<p>"I think it's great. A new generation coming up," said Kenin. "It's always good to see youngsters taking over and playing great tennis."</p>

<p>Former US Open finalist Pam Shriver believes Swiatek and Kenin could become the leading faces of the next generation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're always wondering where the next great rivalry is going to be. Well, let's just wonder about this one because they are two years apart," she told rolandgarros.com.</p>

<p>Swiatek hoisted the trophy after swatting aside all comers in swashbuckling style, the first women's champion to win the tournament without a dropping a set since Justine Henin in 2007.</p>

<p>Like surprise 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko, it also represented her first title at tour level -- and she is eager to back it up, unlike the Latvian who has yet to return to the same heights.</p>

<p>"I know my game isn't developed perfectly. I think the biggest change for me is going to be to be consistent. I think this is what women's tennis is struggling with," said Swiatek, an avowed fan of Rafael Nadal.</p>

<p>"That's why we have so many new Grand Slam winners because we are not, like, as consistent as Rafa, Roger (Federer), and Novak."</p>


While Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off for the 56th time in the men's French Open final, the women's game is in the throes of a youthful revolution as Iga Swiatek was crowned its latest first-time Grand Slam champion.

While Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic square off for the 56th time in the men's French Open final, the women's game is in the throes of a youthful revolution as Iga Swiatek was crowned its latest first-time Grand Slam champion. The 19-year-old ensured her place in history as Poland's first major singles champion on Saturday, becoming the ninth woman in 14 tournaments to secure her maiden Slam title. Swiatek, who used the coronavirus lockdown to complete her graduation exam, has toyed with the idea of continuing her studies, but will surely now go the same route as her vanquished opponent in the Roland Garros final. Sofia Kenin, 21, turned down a scholarship to the University of Miami in 2017 after holding her own against Maria Sharapova in the third round of that year's US Open. She went on to win the Australian Open in January and narrowly missed out on becoming the first woman to capture two majors in the same season since Angelique Kerber in 2016. Her Melbourne triumph followed Bianca Andreescu's breakout performance at last year's US Open, the Canadian taking home the title on her main draw debut in New York. Since Serena Williams collected the last of her 23 Slam crowns at the 2017 Australian Open, the likes of Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens and the now-retired Caroline Wozniacki have all gone on to land a breakthrough major. However, the 29-year-old Halep is the outlier in a series of recent major winners, seven of eight who were aged 23 or under at the time. Kenin, Andreescu and Swiatek have accounted for three with Naomi Osaka grabbing three titles of her own, and top-ranked Ashleigh Barty triumphing at the 2019 French Open. The average age of champions in that time is 21.5. By comparison, the average age of the eight previous Slam winners was 27.4. "For sure it's inspiring. I know that there are no limits. Even though you're really young and you're an underdog, you can do a lot in a sport like tennis," said Swiatek. - 'First of many' says Laver - Multiple Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander compared Swiatek's game to that of Novak Djokovic, while greats of the past such as Rod Laver and Chris Evert believe the young Pole is just getting started. "I think she is there to be a Grand Slam champion, multiple times. I genuinely believe that Iga can be the one," Wilander told Eurosport. Laver hailed Swiatek's "nerveless performance" in what was only her second tour-level final and tweeted it was "the first of many majors to come". Evert, who won seven times in Paris, wrote: "What a sterling two weeks of brilliant tennis. Many, many more GS Titles to come." She also paid tribute to a "great year" for Kenin, 16-2 at Slams in 2020. As Williams, who withdrew in Paris with an Achilles injury, continues her pursuit of Margaret Court's record 24 majors, the window of opportunity for the 39-year-old is closing with a number of young players rising to prominence. "I think it's great. A new generation coming up," said Kenin. "It's always good to see youngsters taking over and playing great tennis." Former US Open finalist Pam Shriver believes Swiatek and Kenin could become the leading faces of the next generation. "We're always wondering where the next great rivalry is going to be. Well, let's just wonder about this one because they are two years apart," she told rolandgarros.com. Swiatek hoisted the trophy after swatting aside all comers in swashbuckling style, the first women's champion to win the tournament without a dropping a set since Justine Henin in 2007. Like surprise 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko, it also represented her first title at tour level -- and she is eager to back it up, unlike the Latvian who has yet to return to the same heights. "I know my game isn't developed perfectly. I think the biggest change for me is going to be to be consistent. I think this is what women's tennis is struggling with," said Swiatek, an avowed fan of Rafael Nadal. "That's why we have so many new Grand Slam winners because we are not, like, as consistent as Rafa, Roger (Federer), and Novak."

Fearless Swiatek continues transfer of power in women's tennis

<p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt">Polish teenager Iga Swiatek on Saturday won her country’s first-ever Grand Slam singles titles after defeating American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 to become the youngest women to win French Open since 1992.</p>

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<p>The 19-year-old Swiatek, ranked 54, became the second-lowest ranked women’s Roland Garros finalist in the modern era and followed it by becoming the ninth first-time major champion in previous 14 Grand Slam.</p>

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<p>The youngster didn’t drop a single set throughout the tournament at the claycourt and became the youngest winner since Monica Seles lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup in 1992.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/djokovic-to-face-nadal-in-french-open-final-blockbuster-but-not-biggest-match-334251" hreflang="en">Djokovic to face Nadal in French Open final blockbuster</a></strong></p>

<p>“I’m so happy. I’m so happy my family was here finally. It was overwhelming for me,” said world number 54 Swiatek, the lowest-ranked player to win the women’s title at Roland Garros since WTA rankings were introduced in 1975.</p>

<p>“Two years ago I won a junior Grand Slam and now I’m here. It feels like such a short time. I’m just overwhelmed,” she added as a sorry Kenin watched from her chair in tears.</p>

<p>Kennin looked solid upfront but received an off-court medical treatment on her left thigh after the third game of the second set. She won only three points after coming back on court as relentless Swiatek raced to the title.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She is the first player not to drop a set en route to the women’s title here since Belgium’s Justine Henin in 2007.</p>

<p><strong>French Open 2020, women's singles result: Iga Swiatek (POL) bt Sofia Kenin (USA x4) 6-4, 6-1</strong><br />
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Polish teenager Iga Swiatek on Saturday won her country’s first-ever Grand Slam singles titles after defeating American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 to become the youngest women to win French Open since 1992.

Polish teenager Iga Swiatek on Saturday won her country’s first-ever Grand Slam singles titles after defeating American fourth seed Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1 to become the youngest women to win French Open since 1992. A celebration of historic proportions 👏@iga_swiatek #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/XiNnTLOCSj — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 10, 2020 × The 19-year-old Swiatek, ranked 54, became the second-lowest ranked women’s Roland Garros finalist in the modern era and followed it by becoming the ninth first-time major champion in previous 14 Grand Slam. Etched in the history books forever.@iga_swiatek #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/sv5kQpECNj — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 10, 2020 × The youngster didn’t drop a single set throughout the tournament at the claycourt and became the youngest winner since Monica Seles lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup in 1992. ALSO READ: Djokovic to face Nadal in French Open final blockbuster “I’m so happy. I’m so happy my family was here finally. It was overwhelming for me,” said world number 54 Swiatek, the lowest-ranked player to win the women’s title at Roland Garros since WTA rankings were introduced in 1975. “Two years ago I won a junior Grand Slam and now I’m here. It feels like such a short time. I’m just overwhelmed,” she added as a sorry Kenin watched from her chair in tears. Kennin looked solid upfront but received an off-court medical treatment on her left thigh after the third game of the second set. She won only three points after coming back on court as relentless Swiatek raced to the title. She is the first player not to drop a set en route to the women’s title here since Belgium’s Justine Henin in 2007. French Open 2020, women's singles result: Iga Swiatek (POL) bt Sofia Kenin (USA x4) 6-4, 6-1

Iga Swiatek wins French Open 2020 to become Poland's first Grand Slam singles champion

<p>Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet for the 56th time on Sunday in the Roland Garros final.</p>

<h2>AFP Sport looks at the numbers in a rivalry which began in 2005:</h2>

<p>Djokovic leads 15-11 in all finals</p>

<p>Nadal leads 9-6 in Grand Slam meetings</p>

<p>Tied 4-4 in Grand Slam finals&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nadal leads 17-7 in clay meetings</p>

<p>Nadal leads 7-4 in clay finals&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nadal leads 2-0 in Roland Garros finals</p>

<h2>Roland Garros meetings</h2>

<p>Nadal leads 6-1&nbsp;</p>

<p>2015 QF: Djokovic 7-5, 6-3, 6-1&nbsp;</p>

<p>2014 F: &nbsp;Nadal 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4&nbsp;</p>

<p>2013 SF: Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7, 9-7&nbsp;</p>

<p>2012 F: &nbsp;Nadal 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5&nbsp;</p>

<p>2008 SF: Nadal 6-4, 6-2, 7-6&nbsp;</p>

<p>2007 SF: Nadal 7-5, 6-4, 6-2&nbsp;</p>

<p>2006 QF: Nadal 6-4, 6-4, retired</p>


Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet for the 56th time on Sunday in the Roland Garros final. AFP Sport looks at the numbers in a rivalry which began in 200

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will meet for the 56th time on Sunday in the Roland Garros final. AFP Sport looks at the numbers in a rivalry which began in 2005: Djokovic leads 15-11 in all finals Nadal leads 9-6 in Grand Slam meetings Tied 4-4 in Grand Slam finals Nadal leads 17-7 in clay meetings Nadal leads 7-4 in clay finals Nadal leads 2-0 in Roland Garros finals Roland Garros meetings Nadal leads 6-1 2015 QF: Djokovic 7-5, 6-3, 6-1 2014 F: Nadal 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 2013 SF: Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7, 9-7 2012 F: Nadal 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 2008 SF: Nadal 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 2007 SF: Nadal 7-5, 6-4, 6-2 2006 QF: Nadal 6-4, 6-4, retired

Djokovic v Nadal by the numbers

<p>Rafael Nadal on Friday defeated Diego Schwartzman&nbsp;6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (0) in the semi-final of ongoing Roland Garros 2020 to qualify to the final of the Grand Slam event where the Spaniard will take on the winner of the match between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Nadal, a 12-time French Open winner, reached his 13th Roland Garros final after defeating Argentina's Diego Schwartzman, while setting up a potential blockbuster encounter against world no. one Novak Djokovic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 34-year-old completed his 99th win at Roland Garros since his debut in 2005 and is now one win away from equalising Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard also qualified for his 28th final at the majors.</p>

<p>Whereas, Djokovic, the winner of 2016 French Open, is chasing his 18th Grand Slam title and will take on Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second semi-final on Friday.</p>

<p>The world number one has a major record in the making, should he qualify for Sunday's final as he looks to become the first matn in half a century to win all four Grand Slams twice.</p>


Rafael Nadal on Friday defeated Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (0) in the semi-final of ongoing Roland Garros 2020 to qualify to the final of the Grand Slam event where the Spaniard will take on the winner of the match between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Rafael Nadal on Friday defeated Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (0) in the semi-final of ongoing Roland Garros 2020 to qualify to the final of the Grand Slam event where the Spaniard will take on the winner of the match between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The King has Returned#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/A48K4lgjcB — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 9, 2020 × Nadal, a 12-time French Open winner, reached his 13th Roland Garros final after defeating Argentina's Diego Schwartzman, while setting up a potential blockbuster encounter against world no. one Novak Djokovic. The 34-year-old completed his 99th win at Roland Garros since his debut in 2005 and is now one win away from equalising Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard also qualified for his 28th final at the majors. Whereas, Djokovic, the winner of 2016 French Open, is chasing his 18th Grand Slam title and will take on Greek fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second semi-final on Friday. The world number one has a major record in the making, should he qualify for Sunday's final as he looks to become the first matn in half a century to win all four Grand Slams twice.

Rafael Nadal defeats Diego Schwartzman to qualify for his 13th French Open final

<p>Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with 36 Grand Slam titles between them, are both just two wins away from creating more tennis history at Roland Garros but standing in the way in Friday's semi-finals are Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman.</p>

<p>Tsitsipas is the first Greek player to reach the last four in Paris while the diminutive Argentine has put sport in perspective this week with his moving story of how his great-grandfather survived the Holocaust.</p>

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<h2>Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) v Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE x5)</h2>

<p>Head-to-head: Djokovic leads 3-2</p>

<p>-- Djokovic is chasing a second Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam to become the first man in half a century to win all four majors twice. It's such a rare achievement that only Don Budge and Rod Laver have managed it in the history of the sport.</p>

<p>The world number one has four titles in 2020, carved out from 36 wins and just one loss - his now infamous default at the US Open.</p>

<p>However, is the pressure beginning to tell? He dropped his first set of the tournament in his win over Pablo Carreno Busta in the quarter-finals and required treatment on his neck and shoulders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I had some neck and shoulder issues. I don't really want to get too much into it. I'm feeling okay," said the 33-year-old who was champion in Paris in 2016.</p>

<p>Djokovic is bidding to make the final for the fifth time and a 27th at the Slams.</p>

<p>Tsitsipas, 22 and playing in his second semi-final at the majors having also reached the last four at the 2019 Australian Open, has got stronger as the tournament has progressed.</p>

<p>After dropping the first two sets of his opener against Jaume Munar, he has swept the next 15.</p>

<p>Tsitsipas is bidding to become the youngest man to reach the Roland Garros final since 2008, when Nadal won the title and youngest to reach a Grand Slam championship match since the 2009 US Open, when Juan Martin del Potro won the title, 10 days short of his 21st birthday.</p>

<p>The Greek has only met Djokovic once on clay, a straight sets loss in the 2019 Madrid final.</p>

<p>"An opponent is an opponent. Doesn't matter if he is injured or not," said Tsitsipas of Djokovic.</p>

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<h2>Paths to the semi-finals (x denotes seeded player)</h2>

<p>Djokovic</p>

<p>1st rd: bt Mikael Ymer (SWE) 6-0, 6-2, 6-3</p>

<p>2nd rd: bt Ricardas Berankis (LTU) 6-1, 6-2, 6-2</p>

<p>3rd rd: bt Daniel Galan (COL) 6-0, 6-3, 6-2</p>

<p>4th rd: bt Karen Khachanov (RUS x15) 6-4, 6-3, 6-3</p>

<p>QF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;bt Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP x17) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4</p>

<p>Tsitsipas</p>

<p>1st rd: bt Jaume Munar (ESP) 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4</p>

<p>2nd rd: bt Pablo Cuevas (URU) 6-1, 6-4, 6-2</p>

<p>3rd rd: bt Aljaz Bedene (SLO) 6-1, 6-2, 3-1 - retired</p>

<p>4th rd: bt Grigor Dimitrov (BUL x18) 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-2</p>

<p>QF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;bt Andrey Rublev (RUS x13) 7-5, 6-2, 6-3</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Diego Schwartzman (ARG x12) v Rafael Nadal (ESP x2)</h2>

<p>Head-to-head: Nadal leads 9-1</p>

<p>-- Nadal, the 12-time champion, arrived in Paris virtually writing off his chances of equalling Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles.</p>

<p>However, the 34-year-old stands on the brink of a 13th Roland Garros final without dropping a set and having spent three and a half hours fewer than Schwartzman in getting to the semi-finals.</p>

<p>He remains cautious over his chances at a tournament being played in the cold and chill of autumn rather than its traditional May-June slot and after finishing his quarter-final against Jannik Sinner at 01:30 on Wednesday morning, he said it was "dangerous for the body with these very heavy conditions".</p>

<p>Nadal's late night on Tuesday was mostly caused by Schwartzman needing more than five hours to defeat US Open champion and third seed Dominic Thiem in five sets to reach his maiden semi-final at the majors.</p>

<p>By contrast, Nadal is in his 34th.</p>

<p>However, Schwartzman will be buoyed by defeating Nadal for the first time in 10 attempts on clay in Rome on the eve of Roland Garros.</p>

<p>Affectionately known as "El Peque" ("shorty"), 28-year-old Schwartzman is a mere 5ft 6in (1.68m) and the smallest player in the world's top 50.</p>

<p>"I was perfect today. I think I'm going to be perfect in semi-final," said Schwartzman, having won his first Grand Slam quarter-final after three previous failures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Paths to the semi-finals (x denotes seeded player)</h2>

<p>Schwartzman</p>

<p>1st rd: bt Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) 6-0, 6-1, 6-3</p>

<p>2nd rd: bt Lorenzo Giustino (ITA) 6-1, 7-5, 6-0</p>

<p>3rd rd: bt Norbert Gombos (SVK) 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-3</p>

<p>4th rd: bt Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) 6-1, 6-3, 6-4</p>

<p>QF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;bt Dominic Thiem (AUT x3) 7-6 (7/1), 5-7, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5), 6-2</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nadal</p>

<p>1st rd: bt Egor Gerasimov (BLR) 6-4, 6-4, 6-2</p>

<p>2nd rd: bt Mackenzie McDonald (USA) 6-1, 6-0, 6-3</p>

<p>3rd rd: bt Stefano Travaglia (ITA) 6-1, 6-4, 6-0</p>

<p>4th rd: bt Sebastian Korda (USA) 6-1, 6-1, 6-2</p>

<p>QF: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;bt Jannik Sinner (ITA) 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 6-1</p>


Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with 36 Grand Slam titles between them, are both just two wins away from creating more tennis history at Roland Garros but standing in the way in Friday's semi-finals are Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with 36 Grand Slam titles between them, are both just two wins away from creating more tennis history at Roland Garros but standing in the way in Friday's semi-finals are Stefanos Tsitsipas and Diego Schwartzman. Tsitsipas is the first Greek player to reach the last four in Paris while the diminutive Argentine has put sport in perspective this week with his moving story of how his great-grandfather survived the Holocaust. Novak Djokovic (SRB x1) v Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE x5) Head-to-head: Djokovic leads 3-2 -- Djokovic is chasing a second Roland Garros title and 18th Grand Slam to become the first man in half a century to win all four majors twice. It's such a rare achievement that only Don Budge and Rod Laver have managed it in the history of the sport. The world number one has four titles in 2020, carved out from 36 wins and just one loss - his now infamous default at the US Open. However, is the pressure beginning to tell? He dropped his first set of the tournament in his win over Pablo Carreno Busta in the quarter-finals and required treatment on his neck and shoulders. "I had some neck and shoulder issues. I don't really want to get too much into it. I'm feeling okay," said the 33-year-old who was champion in Paris in 2016. Djokovic is bidding to make the final for the fifth time and a 27th at the Slams. Tsitsipas, 22 and playing in his second semi-final at the majors having also reached the last four at the 2019 Australian Open, has got stronger as the tournament has progressed. After dropping the first two sets of his opener against Jaume Munar, he has swept the next 15. Tsitsipas is bidding to become the youngest man to reach the Roland Garros final since 2008, when Nadal won the title and youngest to reach a Grand Slam championship match since the 2009 US Open, when Juan Martin del Potro won the title, 10 days short of his 21st birthday. The Greek has only met Djokovic once on clay, a straight sets loss in the 2019 Madrid final. "An opponent is an opponent. Doesn't matter if he is injured or not," said Tsitsipas of Djokovic. Paths to the semi-finals (x denotes seeded player) Djokovic 1st rd: bt Mikael Ymer (SWE) 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 2nd rd: bt Ricardas Berankis (LTU) 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 3rd rd: bt Daniel Galan (COL) 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 4th rd: bt Karen Khachanov (RUS x15) 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 QF: bt Pablo Carreno Busta (ESP x17) 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 Tsitsipas 1st rd: bt Jaume Munar (ESP) 4-6, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 2nd rd: bt Pablo Cuevas (URU) 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 3rd rd: bt Aljaz Bedene (SLO) 6-1, 6-2, 3-1 - retired 4th rd: bt Grigor Dimitrov (BUL x18) 6-3, 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 QF: bt Andrey Rublev (RUS x13) 7-5, 6-2, 6-3 Diego Schwartzman (ARG x12) v Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) Head-to-head: Nadal leads 9-1 -- Nadal, the 12-time champion, arrived in Paris virtually writing off his chances of equalling Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles. However, the 34-year-old stands on the brink of a 13th Roland Garros final without dropping a set and having spent three and a half hours fewer than Schwartzman in getting to the semi-finals. He remains cautious over his chances at a tournament being played in the cold and chill of autumn rather than its traditional May-June slot and after finishing his quarter-final against Jannik Sinner at 01:30 on Wednesday morning, he said it was "dangerous for the body with these very heavy conditions". Nadal's late night on Tuesday was mostly caused by Schwartzman needing more than five hours to defeat US Open champion and third seed Dominic Thiem in five sets to reach his maiden semi-final at the majors. By contrast, Nadal is in his 34th. However, Schwartzman will be buoyed by defeating Nadal for the first time in 10 attempts on clay in Rome on the eve of Roland Garros. Affectionately known as "El Peque" ("shorty"), 28-year-old Schwartzman is a mere 5ft 6in (1.68m) and the smallest player in the world's top 50. "I was perfect today. I think I'm going to be perfect in semi-final," said Schwartzman, having won his first Grand Slam quarter-final after three previous failures. Paths to the semi-finals (x denotes seeded player) Schwartzman 1st rd: bt Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 2nd rd: bt Lorenzo Giustino (ITA) 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 3rd rd: bt Norbert Gombos (SVK) 7-6 (7/3), 6-3, 6-3 4th rd: bt Lorenzo Sonego (ITA) 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 QF: bt Dominic Thiem (AUT x3) 7-6 (7/1), 5-7, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5), 6-2 Nadal 1st rd: bt Egor Gerasimov (BLR) 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 2nd rd: bt Mackenzie McDonald (USA) 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 3rd rd: bt Stefano Travaglia (ITA) 6-1, 6-4, 6-0 4th rd: bt Sebastian Korda (USA) 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 QF: bt Jannik Sinner (ITA) 7-6 (7/4), 6-4, 6-1

Djokovic, Nadal face new-look Roland Garros road blocks

<p>Sofia Kenin defeated Petra Kvitova 6-4, 7-5 to reach the French Open final on Thursday and will attempt to capture a second Grand Slam of the year following her Australian Open triumph.</p>

<p>Fourth seed Kenin will meet 19-year-old Iga Swiatek of Poland in Saturday's title decider after denying two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova in her bid for a third major.</p>

<p>Swiatek became the first Polish woman in 81 years to reach the Roland Garros final as she demolished Argentine qualifier Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1.</p>

<p>"I knew I had to be at my best. I am super happy and proud of myself," said Kenin.</p>

<p>The American faltered when serving for the match at 5-4 but broke Kvitova in the following game before closing out the victory over the Czech seventh seed.</p>

<p>Kenin, 21, will try to become the first woman to win two Slams in the same season since Angelique Kerber claimed the Australian and US Open titles in 2016.</p>

<p>"I have won in Australia and had really tough matches this week so that gives me confidence," said Kenin.</p>

<p>"I am going to enjoy this moment and then start to prepare for the final tomorrow."</p>

<p>Before this season, Kenin had never gone as far as the quarter-finals on clay. She lost her only match on the surface this year prior to Roland Garros, 6-0, 6-0 to Victoria Azarenka in Rome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kenin, who was taken to three sets in four of her five matches leading up to the semi-finals here, surged 4-1 ahead in the first set against Kvitova with a double break.</p>

<p>The Czech immediately clawed one back and created another opening to level on serve, but Kenin held steady and wrapped up the set when Kvitova smacked a backhand long.</p>

<p>Kenin again struck with a break in game five of the second set, fending off four break points in the ensuing game to keep Kvitova at arm's length.</p>

<p>Her frustration was clear as she blew her first chance to secure victory, but the tenacious Kenin earned a second opportunity and sealed her spot in the final with a gritty service hold.</p>

<p>The championship match will be the first at the majors to feature two players aged 21 or under since Maria Sharapova beat fellow 20-year-old Ana Ivanovic at the 2008 Australian Open.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>- Great Polish hope -</h2>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 54th-ranked Swiatek has yet to drop a set at the tournament, conceding just 23 games through six matches.</p>

<p>The last woman to capture the French Open title without losing a set was Justine Henin in 2007.</p>

<p>"It seems unreal," said Swiatek. "I never thought at the start I would play so good here but I always knew that if I was going to be in the final of a Grand Slam it would be at the French Open."</p>

<p>"It's amazing for me," she added. "It's a dream come true."</p>

<p>Swiatek has matched the run of compatriot Jadwiga Jedrzejowska who finished runner-up at Roland Garros in 1939.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She is only the second Polish woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open era after Agnieszka Radwanska at Wimbledon in 2012.</p>

<p>Swiatek becomes the seventh unseeded women's finalist at Roland Garros. Of the previous six, only Jelena Ostapenko in 2017 went on to lift the trophy.</p>

<p>"Basically I wanted to play this match as if it was the first round. I didn't want to think I was in the semi-finals because it would stress me," said Swiatek.</p>

<p>She has not faced Kenin at tour level but defeated her in straight sets in the girls' singles at Roland Garros in 2016.</p>

<p>"I will need to be on a different level, the higher level, even though I'm winning easily right now," added Swiatek.</p>

<p>"Really I have no expectations. I don't care if I'm going to lose or win. I'm going to just play my best tennis."</p>

<p>World number 131 Podoroska was the lowest-ranked semi-finalist in Paris in the modern era, and the first women's qualifier to reach the last four of the French Open. &nbsp;</p>

<p>She will rise to a career a best of 48th after the tournament, having arrived without a single Grand Slam main draw win to her name.</p>

<p>"Of course my ranking is going to change, and the tournaments that I'm going to play. But not my life," said Podoroska.</p>

<p>"I'm going to be the same person. I'm going to try to improve my game, like I've been doing the past few years."</p>


Sofia Kenin defeated Petra Kvitova 6-4, 7-5 to reach the French Open final on Thursday and will attempt to capture a second Grand Slam of the year following her Australian Open triumph.

Sofia Kenin defeated Petra Kvitova 6-4, 7-5 to reach the French Open final on Thursday and will attempt to capture a second Grand Slam of the year following her Australian Open triumph. Fourth seed Kenin will meet 19-year-old Iga Swiatek of Poland in Saturday's title decider after denying two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova in her bid for a third major. Swiatek became the first Polish woman in 81 years to reach the Roland Garros final as she demolished Argentine qualifier Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1. "I knew I had to be at my best. I am super happy and proud of myself," said Kenin. The American faltered when serving for the match at 5-4 but broke Kvitova in the following game before closing out the victory over the Czech seventh seed. Kenin, 21, will try to become the first woman to win two Slams in the same season since Angelique Kerber claimed the Australian and US Open titles in 2016. "I have won in Australia and had really tough matches this week so that gives me confidence," said Kenin. "I am going to enjoy this moment and then start to prepare for the final tomorrow." Before this season, Kenin had never gone as far as the quarter-finals on clay. She lost her only match on the surface this year prior to Roland Garros, 6-0, 6-0 to Victoria Azarenka in Rome. Kenin, who was taken to three sets in four of her five matches leading up to the semi-finals here, surged 4-1 ahead in the first set against Kvitova with a double break. The Czech immediately clawed one back and created another opening to level on serve, but Kenin held steady and wrapped up the set when Kvitova smacked a backhand long. Kenin again struck with a break in game five of the second set, fending off four break points in the ensuing game to keep Kvitova at arm's length. Her frustration was clear as she blew her first chance to secure victory, but the tenacious Kenin earned a second opportunity and sealed her spot in the final with a gritty service hold. The championship match will be the first at the majors to feature two players aged 21 or under since Maria Sharapova beat fellow 20-year-old Ana Ivanovic at the 2008 Australian Open. - Great Polish hope - The 54th-ranked Swiatek has yet to drop a set at the tournament, conceding just 23 games through six matches. The last woman to capture the French Open title without losing a set was Justine Henin in 2007. "It seems unreal," said Swiatek. "I never thought at the start I would play so good here but I always knew that if I was going to be in the final of a Grand Slam it would be at the French Open." "It's amazing for me," she added. "It's a dream come true." Swiatek has matched the run of compatriot Jadwiga Jedrzejowska who finished runner-up at Roland Garros in 1939. She is only the second Polish woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the Open era after Agnieszka Radwanska at Wimbledon in 2012. Swiatek becomes the seventh unseeded women's finalist at Roland Garros. Of the previous six, only Jelena Ostapenko in 2017 went on to lift the trophy. "Basically I wanted to play this match as if it was the first round. I didn't want to think I was in the semi-finals because it would stress me," said Swiatek. She has not faced Kenin at tour level but defeated her in straight sets in the girls' singles at Roland Garros in 2016. "I will need to be on a different level, the higher level, even though I'm winning easily right now," added Swiatek. "Really I have no expectations. I don't care if I'm going to lose or win. I'm going to just play my best tennis." World number 131 Podoroska was the lowest-ranked semi-finalist in Paris in the modern era, and the first women's qualifier to reach the last four of the French Open. She will rise to a career a best of 48th after the tournament, having arrived without a single Grand Slam main draw win to her name. "Of course my ranking is going to change, and the tournaments that I'm going to play. But not my life," said Podoroska. "I'm going to be the same person. I'm going to try to improve my game, like I've been doing the past few years."

Kenin downs Kvitova to set up French Open final with teen Swiatek

<p>Teenager Iga Swiatek on Thursday became the first Polish woman in 81 years to qualify to the final of French Open as the youngster dominated the Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the 19-year-old starlet is yet to drop a set in the ongoing French Open 2020 and will now take on two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova or Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin for the coveted trophy on Saturday.</p>

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<p>Swiatek, who is ranked 56, has also equalised the run of Jadwiga Jedrzejowska who finished runner-up at 1939 edition of Roland Garros. She also became the second Polish woman to reach a Grand Slam summit clash in the Open era after Agnieszka Radwanska at Wimbledon in 2012.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/every-time-a-match-gets-complicated-carreno-busta-accuses-djokovic-of-faking-injury-333522" hreflang="en">'Every time a match gets complicated...' - Carreno Busta accuses Djokovic of faking injury</a></strong></p>

<p>Swiatek further became the seventh unseeded women’s finalist at Roland Garros and notably, of the previous six, only Jelena Ostapenko lifted the coveted trophy in 2017.</p>

<h2>Iga Swiatek so far in Roland Garros 2020:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>6-1, 6-2 (Vondrousova)</li>
	<li>6-1, 6-4 (Hsieh)</li>
	<li>6-3, 6-2 (Bouchard)</li>
	<li>6-1, 6-2 (Halep)</li>
	<li>6-3, 6-1 (Trevisan)</li>
	<li>6-2, 6-1 (Podoroska)<br />
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Teenager Iga Swiatek on Thursday became the first Polish woman in 81 years to qualify to the final of French Open as the youngster dominated the Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1.

Teenager Iga Swiatek on Thursday became the first Polish woman in 81 years to qualify to the final of French Open as the youngster dominated the Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska 6-2, 6-1. Interestingly, the 19-year-old starlet is yet to drop a set in the ongoing French Open 2020 and will now take on two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova or Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin for the coveted trophy on Saturday. Are you not entertained? 😁@iga_swiatek #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/iecjfnfdXp — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) October 8, 2020 × Swiatek, who is ranked 56, has also equalised the run of Jadwiga Jedrzejowska who finished runner-up at 1939 edition of Roland Garros. She also became the second Polish woman to reach a Grand Slam summit clash in the Open era after Agnieszka Radwanska at Wimbledon in 2012. ALSO READ: 'Every time a match gets complicated...' - Carreno Busta accuses Djokovic of faking injury Swiatek further became the seventh unseeded women’s finalist at Roland Garros and notably, of the previous six, only Jelena Ostapenko lifted the coveted trophy in 2017. Iga Swiatek so far in Roland Garros 2020: 6-1, 6-2 (Vondrousova) 6-1, 6-4 (Hsieh) 6-3, 6-2 (Bouchard) 6-1, 6-2 (Halep) 6-3, 6-1 (Trevisan) 6-2, 6-1 (Podoroska)

Iga Swiatek first Polish woman to qualify to French Open final in 81 years

<p>World number Novak Djokovic is on the verge of breaking Roger Federer’s record at Roland Garros when the Serbian ace takes on Colobian Daniel Elahi Galan during the third round match on Saturday. Djokovic equaled Federer’s record as he advanced to the third round of the French Open 2020 after defeating Ricardas Berankis on Thursday, also equaling Federer’s record of 70 wins at Roland Garros.</p>

<p>Both Federer and Djokovic now have 70 wins on the Parisian clay and the Serb will be gunning to go past the Swiss maestro on Saturday. In other Grand slams, Djokovic has won 75 (Australian Open), 72 (Wimbledon) and 75 matches (US Open) whereas Federer records 102, 101 and 89 wins respectively for the same.</p>

<p>If Djokovic defeats Elahi Galan on Saturday, then he will become the second player to have most wins at Roland Garros after Rafael Nadal, who tops the list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After winning a record-equaling match at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic said to reporters, “Grand Slams are obviously the biggest tournaments in our sport.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking about his achievements in Grand Slam events, Serb said, “Historically, they count the most. So, of course, winning that many matches in each slam are a great achievement, and of course, it makes me proud, makes me happy.”</p>

<p>The Serb has 17 Grand Slam titles after qualifying 26 times for the finals. Djokovic continuing his statement said: “Over the two weeks, it takes a lot of energy and effort to invest in winning a Grand Slam. It’s kind of a confirmation for me that I have been able to play my best tennis throughout my career in the biggest tournaments.”</p>


World number Novak Djokovic is on the verge of breaking Roger Federer’s record at Roland Garros when the Serbian ace takes on Colobian Daniel Elahi Galan during the third round match on Saturday.

World number Novak Djokovic is on the verge of breaking Roger Federer’s record at Roland Garros when the Serbian ace takes on Colobian Daniel Elahi Galan during the third round match on Saturday. Djokovic equaled Federer’s record as he advanced to the third round of the French Open 2020 after defeating Ricardas Berankis on Thursday, also equaling Federer’s record of 70 wins at Roland Garros. Both Federer and Djokovic now have 70 wins on the Parisian clay and the Serb will be gunning to go past the Swiss maestro on Saturday. In other Grand slams, Djokovic has won 75 (Australian Open), 72 (Wimbledon) and 75 matches (US Open) whereas Federer records 102, 101 and 89 wins respectively for the same. If Djokovic defeats Elahi Galan on Saturday, then he will become the second player to have most wins at Roland Garros after Rafael Nadal, who tops the list. After winning a record-equaling match at Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic said to reporters, “Grand Slams are obviously the biggest tournaments in our sport.” ALSO READ: Fernando Verdasco wants to sue Roland Garros after being forced to quit French Open 2020 Speaking about his achievements in Grand Slam events, Serb said, “Historically, they count the most. So, of course, winning that many matches in each slam are a great achievement, and of course, it makes me proud, makes me happy.” The Serb has 17 Grand Slam titles after qualifying 26 times for the finals. Djokovic continuing his statement said: “Over the two weeks, it takes a lot of energy and effort to invest in winning a Grand Slam. It’s kind of a confirmation for me that I have been able to play my best tennis throughout my career in the biggest tournaments.”

Roland Garros: Novak Djokovic on verge of surpassing Roger Federer's record

<p>Naomi Osaka, who captured her third Grand Slam title at the US Open on September 12, pulled out of the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury on Thursday.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately I won't be able to play the French Open this year," Osaka said in posts on Instagram and Twitter. "My hamstring is still sore so I won't have enough time to prepare for the clay - these two tournaments came too close to each other for me this year."</p>

<p>The French Open is due to start on September 27 at Roland Garros, rescheduled from earlier in the year because of the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>On Sunday, Osaka rallied from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open women's final, adding a third major trophy after her victories at the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open triumphs.</p>

<p>The 22-year-old was the first woman to win the US Open singles final from a set down since 1994, and the victory moved her to third in the WTA rankings.</p>

<p>She also became the first Asian player to win three Grand Slams, overtaking China's Li Na on two.</p>

<p>Osaka had gone into the US Open at Flushing Meadows with fitness concerns.</p>

<p>She pulled out of the WTA final of the Western &amp; Southern Open -- also held this year at Flushing Meadows -- with a left hamstring injury just two days before the start of the Grand Slam in New York.</p>

<p>She said she pulled the muscle in her semi-final victory.</p>

<p>Osaka played her US Open matches with her left thigh heavily strapped, but showed no sign the injury hindered her.</p>

<p>The US Open, normally the final Grand Slam in a season, was just the second major to be played in 2020 after the Australian Open in January.</p>

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic brought tennis to a halt along with the rest of global sport, with Wimbledon cancelled completely and Roland Garros moved from its usual May start to September 27-October 11.</p>

<p>Unlike the US Open, organizers at Roland Garros will admit fans, although it was announced Thursday that the number of spectators will be limited to 5,000 per day.</p>

<p>Organizers had originally hoped to accommodate 20,000 spectators per day.</p>

<p>Defending women's champion Ashleigh Barty of Australia announced earlier this month that she would not defend her title because she feared participation still carried health risks and because she had not been able to train properly with her coach because of the state border closures in Australia.</p>


Naomi Osaka, who captured her third Grand Slam title at the US Open on September 12, pulled out of the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury on Thursday. "Unfortunately I won't be able to play the French Open this year," Osaka said in posts on Instagram and Twitter.

Naomi Osaka, who captured her third Grand Slam title at the US Open on September 12, pulled out of the upcoming French Open with a hamstring injury on Thursday. "Unfortunately I won't be able to play the French Open this year," Osaka said in posts on Instagram and Twitter. "My hamstring is still sore so I won't have enough time to prepare for the clay - these two tournaments came too close to each other for me this year." The French Open is due to start on September 27 at Roland Garros, rescheduled from earlier in the year because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, Osaka rallied from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the US Open women's final, adding a third major trophy after her victories at the 2018 US Open and 2019 Australian Open triumphs. The 22-year-old was the first woman to win the US Open singles final from a set down since 1994, and the victory moved her to third in the WTA rankings. She also became the first Asian player to win three Grand Slams, overtaking China's Li Na on two. Osaka had gone into the US Open at Flushing Meadows with fitness concerns. She pulled out of the WTA final of the Western & Southern Open -- also held this year at Flushing Meadows -- with a left hamstring injury just two days before the start of the Grand Slam in New York. She said she pulled the muscle in her semi-final victory. Osaka played her US Open matches with her left thigh heavily strapped, but showed no sign the injury hindered her. The US Open, normally the final Grand Slam in a season, was just the second major to be played in 2020 after the Australian Open in January. The COVID-19 pandemic brought tennis to a halt along with the rest of global sport, with Wimbledon cancelled completely and Roland Garros moved from its usual May start to September 27-October 11. Unlike the US Open, organizers at Roland Garros will admit fans, although it was announced Thursday that the number of spectators will be limited to 5,000 per day. Organizers had originally hoped to accommodate 20,000 spectators per day. Defending women's champion Ashleigh Barty of Australia announced earlier this month that she would not defend her title because she feared participation still carried health risks and because she had not been able to train properly with her coach because of the state border closures in Australia.

US Open champion Osaka withdraws from French Open with injury

<p>World number one Ashleigh Barty announced Tuesday she will not defend her French Open crown, citing the coronavirus fears that also prompted her and several other top players to withdraw from the US Open.</p>

<p>The Australian, who claimed her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, said it was a "difficult" decision but the health of her family and team came first.</p>

<p>"Last year's French Open was the most special tournament of my career so this is not a decision I have made lightly," she said on social media.</p>

<p>"There are two reasons for my decision -- the first is the health risks that still exist with Covid.</p>

<p>"The second is my preparation, which has not been ideal without my coach being able to train with me due to the state border closures in Australia."</p>

<p>Barty is based in Brisbane while her coach, Craig Tyzzer, is in Melbourne and unable to travel as the city battles a significant second-wave virus outbreak.</p>

<p>She announced in late July that she would sit out the US Open, currently underway in New York, with defending men's champion Rafael Nadal and world number two Simona Halep among those who also opted out because of the pandemic.</p>

<p>At the time, Barty was still monitoring the situation with the French Open, which is due to start on September 27, but said Tuesday her withdrawal was the latest development in "a challenging year for everyone".</p>

<p>"I wish the players and the French Federation all the best for a successful tournament," the 24-year-old said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I now look forward to a long pre-season and the summer in Australia."</p>

<h2>- Serena undecided -</h2>

<p>The fate of Barty's home Grand Slam, the Australian Open in January, is yet to be determined, with the possibility it could be moved out of Melbourne if the city's outbreak has not eased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Barty's straight-sets victory over Marketa Vondrousova in the French Open last year helped propel her to world number one, a position she has held since.</p>

<p>Her last competitive singles match was in late February at the Qatar Open. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Barty's French Open withdrawal comes after tournament organisers said all players at the Grand Slam would be housed in two designated hotels "without exception" to reduce coronavirus risks.</p>

<p>Daily crowd numbers have been reduced to 11,500 from 20,000 and the Roland Garros complex is being divided into three independent zones, with no crossover between them.</p>

<p>Serena Williams has indicated she would prefer to stay in private accommodation while competing in Paris, as she has done in New York.</p>

<p>The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who has a history of serious lung problems, said she would speak to French Open organisers before making a decision on whether to compete.</p>

<p>"I'm honestly taking it one day at a time. I'm going to have to make the best decision for my health," Williams told reporters after making the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows.</p>

<p>"It's just, I still have some questions, but I'm really kind of, ironically, focused on New York but it's kind of hard because these Grand Slams are so close to each other this year," she added.</p>


World number one Ashleigh Barty announced Tuesday she will not defend her French Open crown, citing the coronavirus fears that also prompted her and several other top players to withdraw from the US Open.

World number one Ashleigh Barty announced Tuesday she will not defend her French Open crown, citing the coronavirus fears that also prompted her and several other top players to withdraw from the US Open. The Australian, who claimed her maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros in 2019, said it was a "difficult" decision but the health of her family and team came first. "Last year's French Open was the most special tournament of my career so this is not a decision I have made lightly," she said on social media. "There are two reasons for my decision -- the first is the health risks that still exist with Covid. "The second is my preparation, which has not been ideal without my coach being able to train with me due to the state border closures in Australia." Barty is based in Brisbane while her coach, Craig Tyzzer, is in Melbourne and unable to travel as the city battles a significant second-wave virus outbreak. She announced in late July that she would sit out the US Open, currently underway in New York, with defending men's champion Rafael Nadal and world number two Simona Halep among those who also opted out because of the pandemic. At the time, Barty was still monitoring the situation with the French Open, which is due to start on September 27, but said Tuesday her withdrawal was the latest development in "a challenging year for everyone". "I wish the players and the French Federation all the best for a successful tournament," the 24-year-old said. "I now look forward to a long pre-season and the summer in Australia." - Serena undecided - The fate of Barty's home Grand Slam, the Australian Open in January, is yet to be determined, with the possibility it could be moved out of Melbourne if the city's outbreak has not eased. Barty's straight-sets victory over Marketa Vondrousova in the French Open last year helped propel her to world number one, a position she has held since. Her last competitive singles match was in late February at the Qatar Open. Barty's French Open withdrawal comes after tournament organisers said all players at the Grand Slam would be housed in two designated hotels "without exception" to reduce coronavirus risks. Daily crowd numbers have been reduced to 11,500 from 20,000 and the Roland Garros complex is being divided into three independent zones, with no crossover between them. Serena Williams has indicated she would prefer to stay in private accommodation while competing in Paris, as she has done in New York. The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who has a history of serious lung problems, said she would speak to French Open organisers before making a decision on whether to compete. "I'm honestly taking it one day at a time. I'm going to have to make the best decision for my health," Williams told reporters after making the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows. "It's just, I still have some questions, but I'm really kind of, ironically, focused on New York but it's kind of hard because these Grand Slams are so close to each other this year," she added.

Defending champion Barty to skip French Open over coronavirus fears

<p>French Open organisers are in talks with tennis' governing bodies to adjust the season calendar. These talks are being held amid reports that the French Grand Slam could be postponed by at least a week due to the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We took the decision in mid-March to postpone Roland Garros from September 20 to October 4. Since then, we have been discussing with the international bodies of the various circuits (International Tennis Federation, WTA, ATP) the optimum calendar for the second part of the season, which will be finalised with the various stakeholders very soon," a French tennis federation (FFT) spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>The reports of the Grand Slam being postponed by a week were reported by French newspaper Le Parisien and tennis website tennis.com. They suggested that the play could begin a week later that is September 27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This decision might come as the organizers were criticised for postponing the French Open without any suggestions which led to a cramped up schedule as the dates neared US Open. But if French Open is postponed by a week, it could give players a two-week rest between the tournaments.&nbsp;</p>


French Open organisers are in talks with tennis' governing bodies to adjust the season calendar. These talks are being held amid reports that the French Grand Slam could be postponed by at least a week due to the coronavirus pandemic.

French Open organisers are in talks with tennis' governing bodies to adjust the season calendar. These talks are being held amid reports that the French Grand Slam could be postponed by at least a week due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: Coronavirus: Tennis relief fund raises $6 million "We took the decision in mid-March to postpone Roland Garros from September 20 to October 4. Since then, we have been discussing with the international bodies of the various circuits (International Tennis Federation, WTA, ATP) the optimum calendar for the second part of the season, which will be finalised with the various stakeholders very soon," a French tennis federation (FFT) spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday. Also read: Bullish market in Nike’s Michael Jordan sneakers after the blockbuster series release online The reports of the Grand Slam being postponed by a week were reported by French newspaper Le Parisien and tennis website tennis.com. They suggested that the play could begin a week later that is September 27. This decision might come as the organizers were criticised for postponing the French Open without any suggestions which led to a cramped up schedule as the dates neared US Open. But if French Open is postponed by a week, it could give players a two-week rest between the tournaments.

French Open might be rescheduled after talks with tennis' governing body

<p>The French Open 2020, which was scheduled to be held from May 24 to June 7, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now take place from September 20 to October 4. The organisers of the French Open 2019 said that given the current confinement measures, it is impossible to hold the Grand Slam event as per the original schedule while adding that they have decided to postpone the tournament to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in organising the tournament.</p>

<p>The new dates of the Rolland-Garros, i.e, September 20 to October 4, means the event will kickstart just a week after the US Open. However, it is highly likely that the US Open 2020 will also get postponed given the current situation surrounding the novel coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Roland-Garros to start in September&nbsp;2020</strong></h2>

<p>"The whole world is affected by the public health crisis connected with COVID-19. In order to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in organising the tournament, the French Tennis Federation has made the decision to hold the 2020 edition of Roland-Garros from 20th September to 4th October 2020," read a statement.</p>

<p>"In order to act responsibly and protect the health of its employees, service providers, and suppliers during the organisation period, the FFT has chosen the only option that will allow them to maintain the 2020 edition of the tournament while joining the fight against COVID-19."</p>

<p>While the World Health Organisation (WHO) has already declared Europe as the epicenter of the COVID-19, European countries on Tuesday moved into an almost total lockdown in a bid to put a break to the spread of the deadly virus.</p>

<p>"We have made a difficult yet brave decision in this unprecedented situation, which has evolved greatly since last weekend. We are acting responsibly, and must work together in the fight to ensure everybody's health and safety," FFT president Bernard Giudicelli said.</p>

<p>The biggest issue for Roland-Garros will be the availability of star players. The French Open 2020 will collide with a number of tournaments including the Laver Cup where Roger Federer has already committed his presence.</p>


The French Open 2020, which was scheduled to be held from May 24 to June 7, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now take place from September 20 to October 4.

The French Open 2020, which was scheduled to be held from May 24 to June 7, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and will now take place from September 20 to October 4. The organisers of the French Open 2019 said that given the current confinement measures, it is impossible to hold the Grand Slam event as per the original schedule while adding that they have decided to postpone the tournament to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in organising the tournament. The new dates of the Rolland-Garros, i.e, September 20 to October 4, means the event will kickstart just a week after the US Open. However, it is highly likely that the US Open 2020 will also get postponed given the current situation surrounding the novel coronavirus. Roland-Garros to start in September 2020 "The whole world is affected by the public health crisis connected with COVID-19. In order to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in organising the tournament, the French Tennis Federation has made the decision to hold the 2020 edition of Roland-Garros from 20th September to 4th October 2020," read a statement. "In order to act responsibly and protect the health of its employees, service providers, and suppliers during the organisation period, the FFT has chosen the only option that will allow them to maintain the 2020 edition of the tournament while joining the fight against COVID-19." While the World Health Organisation (WHO) has already declared Europe as the epicenter of the COVID-19, European countries on Tuesday moved into an almost total lockdown in a bid to put a break to the spread of the deadly virus. "We have made a difficult yet brave decision in this unprecedented situation, which has evolved greatly since last weekend. We are acting responsibly, and must work together in the fight to ensure everybody's health and safety," FFT president Bernard Giudicelli said. The biggest issue for Roland-Garros will be the availability of star players. The French Open 2020 will collide with a number of tournaments including the Laver Cup where Roger Federer has already committed his presence.

French Open 2020 postponed to September due to coronavirus pandemic

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