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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 4, 2022 Poland’s Iga Swiatek reacts during the trophies ceremony after winning the women’s singles final match against Cori Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 4, 2022 Poland’s Iga Swiatek reacts during the trophies ceremony after winning the women’s singles final match against Cori Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Iga Swiatek has continued to capture the attention of the tennis world with her remarkable performances this season. The Pole clinched her second French Open title against American teenager Coco Gauff and has continued her astounding winning streak.
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Swiatek is obviously delighted over the fact of winning a grand slam. Furthermore, breaking the record of tennis legend Serena Williams caps a wonderful clay-court season for her.
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Iga Swiatek delighted over breaking Serena Williams’ record
Iga Swiatek broke the record of Serena Williams along with winning the French Open. The final marked her 35th consecutive win. She surpassed Serena Williams’ winning streak of 34 matches set during the 2013 season. The world no. 1 was pleased to break her record, as she said, “Having that 35th (consecutive) win and kind of doing something more than Serena did, it’s something special.”
We are witnessing something special ✨@iga_swiatek joins illustrious company with her second #RolandGarros title. https://t.co/qUowErfFbJ
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She also added, “Because I always wanted to… have some kind of a record. In tennis, it’s pretty hard after Serena’s career. So basically that really hit me. Obviously winning a Grand Slam too, but this one was pretty special because I felt like I’ve done something that nobody ever done, and maybe it’s going to be even more.”
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Breaking Serena Williams’ record isn’t an easy task. Having now equaled the 23-time champion’s record, Swiatek will now focus on the upcoming grass-court season.
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Tennis – French Open – Roland Garros, Paris, France – June 4, 2022 Poland’s Iga Swiatek in action during the women’s singles final match against Cori Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Can Swiatek set another record?
Along with breaking Serena’s record, she has also equaled the record of another member of the Williams family.
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Mar 30, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) reaches for a forehand against Petra Kvitova (CZE)(not pictured) in a women’s singles quarterfinal match in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
The sensational Pole has equaled the record of Venus Williams who also boasts a 35 match win streak. Iga Swiatek will certainly have numerous opportunities to break that record as well in the grass-court season.
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Will Swiatek break the record of Venus Williams? Let us know in the comments.
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