'Stay strong Ukraine': French Open champion Swiatek in emotional peace plea | Sport

Iga Swiatek received a standing ovation at Roland Garros on Saturday with an emotional"stay strong Ukraine" peace plea after winning her second French Open title.

"I wanted to say something to Ukraine, to stay strong, because the war is still there," said Swiatek, who has worn a ribbon in the colours of the Ukraine flag on her cap throughout the tournament. Swiatek consoled 18-year-old Gauff, the youngest woman in a Slam final since Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004."First, I want to congratulate Coco because you are doing an amazing job. You are progressing all the time. You will find it, and you will be there I am pretty sure of that," said the Pole."I want to thank my team, you guys, I mean, oh my god, without you, I wouldn't be here, I'm sure of that. I'm glad every piece has come together and we can do this.

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