Look: How Iga Swiatek beat Coco Gauff in French Open final

Coco Gauff of the U.S. and Poland's Iga Swiatek pose together on court before the women's singles French Open final, in Paris.

21-year-old Swiatek won 6-1 6-3 to record her 35th straight victory and equal the longest WTA streak this century.

Gauff was contesting a first major singles final and made a nervy start to the match and ended up losing in straight sets.

Swiatek, who also won Roland Garros in 2020, took full advantage of Gauff's slow start and went on to win her sixth successive title.

Gauff struggled with her forehand, in the first set especially, and the stroke malfunctioned amid the pressure of a first Grand Slam final.

In a stunning start to 2022, the Polish player won five consecutive tournaments - in Doha, Indian Wells, Miami, Stuttgart and Rome - and took over as the WTA world number one following Ashleigh Barty's surprise retirement in March.

18-year-old Gauff was in tears during the trophies ceremony after losing the final.

Swiatek (centre left) was applauded by Polish footballer Robert Lewandowski (centre top) as she greeted relatives and team members after winning the French Open.

Swiatek holds the trophy after winning the final. Her greater experience in finals helped secure a victory which most had predicted before the clay-court Grand Slam started.

Swiatek with the trophy in the locker room. She is only the fifth women's number one seed to win Roland Garros in the past 25 years.