Debut finalist Jasmine Paolini to face defending champion Iga Swiatek in French Open women's final
- Italian tennis player Jasmine Paolini will compete in her first grand slam final at the French Open
- She will face the back-to-back defending champion, Iga Swiatek, at Roland Garros
- Excitement mounts as the two players prepare to battle it out for the prestigious title
Jasmine Paolini is facing a tough challenge in the French Open final against the world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek. Paolini's journey to the final was unexpected as she had never gone past the second round in a grand slam before. She had a surprising win over fourth seed Elena Rybakina in the quarter-final. Paolini has had a breakthrough year with good performances in previous tournaments. Swiatek, on the other hand, has been in great form, winning matches easily and reaching the final without much trouble. She is a strong player and has been performing well throughout the tournament. Paolini and Swiatek have played against each other before, with Swiatek winning both matches. The women's final will take place on Saturday, June 8 at 2pm UK time. In the UK, you can watch the French Open on Discovery+ with an Entertainment & Sport pass. Expert analysis will be provided by well-known tennis personalities. In the US, NBC Sports will televise the coverage of the French Open. Iga Swiatek is the defending champion, having won the French Open title last year. The total prize money for this year's tournament is £45.7 million, which is an increase from the previous year.