‘Playing Swiatek in Paris is the toughest challenge in sport’published at 15:47
Swiatek 6-2 6-1 Paolini
After losing her first Grand Slam final, Italy’s Jasmine Paolini said on court: “Thanks for coming. I really enjoyed playing today.
“I have to say congratulations to you Iga. Playing you here is the toughest challenge in the sport. You are doing a great job – world number and many slams. I want to thank my team, my family, everyone who is cheering for me everyday. Congratulations to everyone who made this tournament special.
“The best days of my life I think. Tomorrow I have the doubles final. It’s been a very intense 15 days and I’m really happy to be here.
“Today was tough but I’m really proud of myself anyway. You were cheering for me and that is unbelievable.”