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French Open winner Swiatek beats Bencic in Adelaide final

The 19-year-old Polish player did not drop a set in five matches and lost just 22 games all week.

Published on: Feb 27, 2021, 15:39:40 IST
AP | ADELAIDE
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French Open champion Iga Swiatek beat Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday to win the Adelaide International at Memorial Drive.

Poland's Iga Swiatek in action. (REUTERS)
Poland's Iga Swiatek in action. (REUTERS)

The 19-year-old Polish player did not drop a set in five matches and lost just 22 games all week.

Swiatek seized momentum midway through the first set. Leading 3-2, she broke Bencic’s serve when the Swiss player double-faulted three times.

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