French Open winner Swiatek beats Bencic in Adelaide final

By Associated Press 28 February 2021, 12:00AM

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — French Open champion Iga Swiatek beat Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday to win the Adelaide International at Memorial Drive.

The 19-year-old Polish player did not drop a set in five matches and lost just 22 games all week.

Swiatek seized momentum midway through the first set. Leading 3-2, she broke Bencic’s serve when the Swiss player double-faulted three times.

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By Associated Press 28 February 2021, 12:00AM

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