Paris 2024 Olympics: Swiatek beats Schmiedlova for consolation bronze

The five-time Grand Slam champion had been a strong favourite for gold but suffered a shock semifinal defeat by China’s Zheng Qinwen on Thursday.

Published : Aug 02, 2024 20:39 IST , Paris - 1 MIN READ

Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after winning her match against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia.
Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after winning her match against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after winning her match against Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Poland’s Iga Swiatek earned the consolation of an Olympic bronze medal as she outclassed Slovakia’s Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-2, 6-1 at Roland Garros on Friday.

By doing so she became the first Polish player to win an Olympic medal in tennis.

The five-time Grand Slam champion had been a strong favourite for gold but suffered a shock semifinal defeat by China’s Zheng Qinwen on Thursday.

The final between Zheng and Croatia’s Donna Vekic takes place on Saturday.

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