• Final bouquet for the ladies between Iga Swiatek and Sofia Kenin?
So far, the women’s table has not reserved any great emotions, apart from perhaps the unreal match of Swiatek against Halep … But the suspense was not (at all) at the rendezvous. Will the final be the match we’ve been waiting for? It’s possible. On condition that the Polish woman does not crush Sofia Kenin as did with all his opponents. She’s down to six wins, with four games lost on average per game. The mental strength of the American could prove to be saving – and therefore a guarantee of a quality match – against the fury of Swiatek.
None were expected at this stage. Neither Sofia Kenin, 6th in the world but little experienced on clay, nor Iga Swiatek 54th and inexperienced. At 19, Swiatek still has no title to his list. Before this 2020 edition of Roland Garros, the young Polish girl had only reached a final on the WTA circuit, in Lugano (Switzerland) in 2019. And she had never exceeded the knockout stages in the Grand Slam.
“I never thought before the tournament that I would play so well”, wonders Swiatek, already sure to make his entry into the top 25. “But I always knew that if I had to play a Grand Slam final, it would be here at Roland Garros.” “It’s unreal. On the one hand, I know I can play great tennis. On the other hand, I surprise myself. I never imagined making it to the final. It’s crazy, extraordinary. is a dream come true “, continues the one who is also still in the women’s doubles race, associated with the American Nicole Melichar.
Until now hermetic to the pressure despite his young age, will Iga Swiatek finally feel it in a Grand Slam final? For her part, does Sofia Kenin have the weapons to counter a Swiatek at the top of her game? Answer at 3 p.m., on the Philippe-Chatrier.
• Elsa Jacquemot, for the (small) crown
She holds her rank, without trembling. Since the start of the week, the Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot is one of the big favorites of the junior women’s draw. This Friday, she dominated the seed number 2, Alexandra Aela, in two completely controlled sets: 6-3, 6-2. She was the only player better ranked than she in the last survivors. What remains to be done for the one who had a taste of the WTA circuit by playing the first round of the senior table (defeat in two severe sets)?
Jacquemot will face the Russian in the final Alina Charaeva. A priori nothing insurmountable for her. Except that she is a real seed hunter in this Roland Garros, since she took out the number one seed, Victoria Jimenez Kazintseva, in the 2nd round, then the 9th and 4th in the quarters and in the half. Be careful not to fall for the other favorites. If Elsa Jacquemot were to win this tournament, she would be the first Frenchwoman to do so since Kristina Mladenovic in 2009.
And otherwise : Don’t miss the men’s doubles final, which pits two of the best pairs in the world: Mate Pavic/Bruno Soares (n ° 7) facing Kevin Krawietz / Andreas Mies (n ° 8). The match will be followed on the Philippe-Chatrier, in the wake of the ladies final.
