2020 Roland Garros Final: [54] Iga 'Silent Terminator’ Swiatek vs [4] Sofia ‘Crazy Dad’ Kenin

[Steve0904]

YESSSSSS!!!

GSM IGA!!!

 

[Soianka]

Amazing!!!! The girl is on fire.

 

[Sentinel]

Wow.
Just wow.

 

[Fedeonic]

the trademark of the modern ATP forehand is that the takeback is shorter (more compact) and the wrist stays loose which creates the wrist lag.

That's why you see much more of this wrist lag with the typical male player. But Swiantek has it too.

Grigolo's FH is pretty, but Iga's FH is closer in fugliness to Khachanov, Tiafoe, Koks. The backswings are so weird, Sviontek's elbow with his FH is so close to her torso.

 

[Sudacafan]

Impressive.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Didn’t drop a set all tournament, didn’t drop more than 5 games a match all tournament.

insane.

 

[Sysyphus]

BAMOS

Well done by the teenager. Fantastic run, well played.

Jeezus, people talking about ATP-style forehand being the difference. Very typical TTW lameness. That's not the difference.

If there is a shot that Swiatek is using to gain the upper-hand, it is her *backhand*. Not the forehand. Her backhand sets up her forehand.

Not sure anyone said exactly that, so you're grappling with a bit of a straw man.

Swiantek is hitting a very solid ball off both sides. Though her forehand has certainly been better than Kenin's out there today.

I just remarked that she hits a better topspin forehand than most on tour. Which she does. Her technique is well-suited for creating effortless topspin even when she hits a less loopy ball.

 

[mikej]

amazing performance, seems like a lovely person and a hell of a tennis player, looking forward to seeing her on big stages a lot more in the future

 

[tennis4me]

Wow. Iga! impressive! Congrats.

 

[BoxbeamsFTW]

WHOOOO!! History is made! Congratulations Swiatek!

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Updated WTA majors winners since 2010 (not named Serena):

Schiavone: FO - 2010
Clijsters: USO 2010 & AO 2011
Li Na: FO 2011 & AO 2014
Kvitova: Wimbledon 2011 & 2014
Stosur: USO 2011
Sharapova: FO 2012 & FO 2014
Azarenka: AO 2012 & 2013
Bartoli: Wimbledon 2013
Pennetta: USO 2015
Kerber: AO 2016, USO 2016 & Wimbledon 2018
Muguruza: FO 2016 & Wimbledon 2017
Ostapenko: FO 2017
Stephens: USO 2017
Wozniacki: AO 2018
Osaka: USO 2018, 2020 & AO 2019
Barty: FO 2019
Halep: FO 2018 & Wimbledon 2019
Andreescu: 2019 USO
Kenin: AO 2020
...and now Swiatek: FO 2020.

The WTA is incredibly strong with so many majors-winning talents. Swiatek handled herself well all throughout this French Open, and won every match in convincing fashion. From the looks of her game, she is not seen her final major--and neither has Kenin.

 

[Pablo1989]

Female tennis is pathetic

 

[Fedeonic]

What a way to finish from Iga Sviontek, clearly a star is born. Second teenager in aproximately one year that wins a Grand Slam.

 

[Gumbo Jackson]

Disappointed Kenin didn't make it more of a match, but 12 winners to 2 errors by iga in the second set is unreal.

 

[abmk]

Only 5 games lost ! Max games she has lost vs anyone this tourney - tied with vs Hsieh and Bouchard

No set has she lost more than 4 games.

Vondrousova - 1 and 2
Hsieh - 1 and 4
Bouchard - 3 and 2
Halep - 1 and 2
Trevisan - 3 and 1
Podoroska - 2 and 1
Kenin - 4 and 1

 

[smalahove]

Kenin has an impressive game, esp. from the baseline. It's just that Swiatek has a skill set on a different level. She's playing ATP style tennis, both when it comes to the toolbox, execution and tactics. Congrats!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Her run:

#12 Vondrousova 6-1 6-2
Hsieh 6-1 6-4
Bouchard 6-2 6-3
#1 Halep 6-1 6-2
Trevisan 6-3 6-1
Podoroska 6-2 6-1
#3 Kenin 6-4 6-1

6 breadsticks from 7 matches.

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Women should be playing best of 5 during the second week of a slam. These finals that barely go over 1 hr are not really exciting. 2 yrs in a row now @ RG.

 

[ChrisRF]

Swiatek didn't lose more than 5 games in ANY match at this French Open! The most deserving champion since ages.

 

[Terenigma]

I haven't seen a one sided destruction like that since Halep took apart Serena at Wimbledon. One sided slam finals are only good when it's a total class apart like that!

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

Female tennis is pathetic

^ Caveman-speak.

The WTA is a tour that does not need hook IVs to granddadies to keep it alive, like the ATP.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

 

[Keizer]

My thought it that people are desperate to avoid the FH so they go to the BH. They realize that that stroke is a weapon too and not just a rally ball. I think the fear of the FH sets everything up.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Still an epic run from Kenin considering she was double bagelled on clay by Azarenka in Rome.
Slam and slam final in one year and a crazy year.

 

[mikej]

Well said. We can agree to disagree.

well, you both are probably kind of right

the forehand is clearly her biggest weapon, in my eyes, and i suspect most eyes

but her ability to hit the BH DTL very well forces players to hit to her forehand - ie she doesnt allow folks like Kenin to make the match about XC backhands - she can change the crosscourt with a beautiful BH DTL at will

 

[flyingboris]

The real Swiatek came out to play after that MTO

"Don't make me angry. You won't like me when I'm angry."

 

[Fed881981]

Kenin was no match to her. Congratulations! What a player!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Youngest RG champ since Seles, Sanchez Vicario and Graf.

 

[Subway Tennis]

2 Different Reactions to the title match:

Kenin: On-court coaching, drama, MTO's, racquet throwing, cursing.

Swiatek: Bring it!

 

[Jonas78]

Female tennis is pathetic

Lol. Is it better with a 33, 34 and 39y old winning every tournament?

 

[aorgwimbus]

What a dominant tournament from Swiatek, she annihilated all her opponents. I hope it is not a one time thing, she has a great game.

 

[TopspintheTerrible]

Grigolo's FH is pretty, but Iga's FH is closer in fugliness to Khachanov, Tiafoe, Koks. The backswings are so weird, Sviontek's elbow with his FH is so close to her torso.

Best looking forehand on WTA is Muchova. In fact her whole game is beautiful.

 

[bullfan]

Much more interesting to watch female tennis! Congrats to to Iga!

 

[pepka]

Sick, absolutely SICK. Awesome performance by the kid. Keep it up.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Swiatek won Junior Wimbledon in 2018. RG ladies Champion in 2020.

Similar to Barty but far quicker turn over.

 

[Terenigma]

Youngest RG champ since Seles, Sanchez Vicario and Graf.

Some pretty big names to be included. She played incredible today and hopefully goes on to have a comparable career

 

[Soianka]

Updated WTA majors winners since 2010 (not named Serena):

Schiavone: FO - 2010
Clijsters: USO 2010 & AO 2011
Li Na: FO 2011 & AO 2014
Kvitova: Wimbledon 2011 & 2014
Stosur: USO 2011
Sharapova: FO 2012 & FO 2014
Azarenka: AO 2012 & 2013
Bartoli: Wimbledon 2013
Pennetta: USO 2015
Kerber: AO 2016, USO 2016 & Wimbledon 2018
Muguruza: FO 2016 & Wimbledon 2017
Ostapenko: FO 2017
Stephens: USO 2017
Wozniacki: AO 2018
Halep: FO 2018
Osaka: USO 2018, 2020 & AO 2019
Barty: FO 2019
Halep: FO 2018 & Wimbledon 2019
Andreescu: 2019 USO
Kenin: AO 2020
...and now Swiatek: FO 2020.

The WTA is incredibly strong with so many majors-winning talents. Swiatek handled herself well all throughout this French Open, and won every match in convincing fashion. From the looks of her game, she is not seen her final major--and neither has Kenin.

Yes. There's so much depth in the WTA and it's been that way for a long time.

One thing that sets the top players apart, I think, is mental strength and ability to control their anxiety. Something Serena hasn't been able to do of late.

So, it's especially nice to see a young player like Iga not neglect the mental part of the game.

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

why did they interview on court before the ceremony lol.

 

[Rovesciarete]

Great, dominant game by Swiatek. Easy power helps a lot.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Swiatek won Junior Wimbledon in 2018. RG ladies Champion in 2020.

Similar to Barty but far quicker turn over.

Won the junior French Open doubles 2 years ago too.

 

[Jonas78]

 

[ohiostate124]

Ugh Marion Bartoli

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Swiatek subtly calling out the MTO. I don’t know if you’re injured or were trying too... and moves on lol

 

[Sudacafan]

Didn’t drop a set all tournament, didn’t drop more than 5 games a match all tournament.

insane.

The most games she dropped in a set were 4. Versus Hsieh and today.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Lmao Swiatek mention the craziness of first time slam winners. Hope she wins more.

 

[flyingboris]

Big forehand, big smile

 

[NaomiKonjuhPotapova]

Swiatek subtly calling out the MTO. I don’t know if you’re injured or were trying too... and moves on lol

She meant well but lol.

 

[tennis4me]

I missed part of the interview. There was something said about Iga is the first man or woman to ....??? Anyone heard it?

 

[Tennis_Freak99]

Did she say women's tennis is so awful rn??

 

[Krish872007]

This... is quite unbelievable.

Cannot remember a better run to the title in the last 15-20 years! Exceptional dominance