Teenager Iga Swiatek thrashes Nadia Podoroska to reach first grand slam final

Iga Swiatek clenches her fist during her semi-final victory over Nadia Podoroska. Picture: Michel Euler/AP

Polish teenager Iga Swiatek reached her first grand slam final with a dominant victory over Nadia Podoroska at the French Open.

In one of the most unexpected slam semi-finals in recent times, Swiatek fully justified her status as favourite with a 6-2 6-1 victory in windy conditions at Roland Garros.