Iga Swiatek powers past Sofia Kenin to secure French Open title

The world no.54 has become the first Polish player to win a grand slam singles title

Iga Swiatek is tennis’s newest grand slam champion (Michel Euler/AP)

Iga Swiatek completed a sensational fortnight at Roland Garros by beating Sofia Kenin to become the first Polish player to win a grand slam singles title.

The rock and roll fan has blasted her way through the draw and swept to the trophy without dropping a set, the 6-4 6-1 victory over Australian Open champion Kenin the icing on the cake.