Iga Swiatek clinch her third French Open title after overcoming Karolina Muchova in thrilling women's singles final

World number one Iga Swiatek defended her Roland Garros crown by outclassing unseeded Karolina Muchova in the 2023 women's singles final on Saturday.

The 22-year-old Swiatek secured a 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 win over Muchova of the Czech Republic to become the youngest women's player to clinch consecutive titles at the French Open since Monica Seles (1990, 1991, 2002). Swiatek also joined Seles and Naomi Osaka as the only women in the Open Era to clinch each of their first four Grand Slam finals.

Swiatek further became the first woman to win back-to-back French Open titles since



Belgium's Justine Henin (2005, 2006, 2007). The Polish star earned more records by becoming the youngest to win a fourth Grand Slam title since Serena Williams (1999 US Open, 2002 French, 2002 Wimbledon, 2002 US Open). Swiatek's four major titles include the French Open (2020, 2022, 2023) and the US Open (2023).

Swiatek displayed her skills and determination early on, taking the lead and securing the opening game. Muchova fought back but couldn't maintain her momentum, allowing Swiatek to regain control. However, Muchova's persistence paid off as she forced a decider by winning the second set.