2020 French Open Women's Final – Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin on and what time does it start? Saturday 10th October, 2020 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin being played on? Clay
Where can I get tickets for Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin? A reduced number of spectators can attend one of the three main courts and tickets can be found here
What channel is Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
While her opponent was the first qualifier ever to reach a semi-final at Roland-Garros, Iga Swiatek’s complete dismissal of Nadia Podoroska was nothing new in this campaign, The Polish teenager has been the story of the tournament with her frighteningly powerful game that proved too much for top seed and favourite Simona Halep in the round of 16. Swiatek has conceded just 23 games over six matches and not lost a set on her way to her Grand Slam final, though it certainly will not be her last.
The other women’s semi-final was a closer bout but equally as impressive for the likes of Sofia Kenin, whose straight-sets victory over seasoned champion Petra Kvitova was a masterclass in patience over power. Kenin upset the rhythm of her opponent throughout and the young American has improved exponentially throughout this tournament. As this year’s Australian Open champion, she should be the favourite facing her lower-ranked opponent but the manner of Swiatek’s wins have won her a lot of fans and the Pole seems to shade this in the markets.
If power versus patience was needed for Kenin to defeat Kvitova in the semi-finals, she will need all her wits about her to upset those slim odds here. The fact that she is already a Grand Slam champion gives her the emotional edge and her excellent match-playing suggests that she can be the first to weather the storm that is Iga Swiatek. This match is on a knife-edge, though, and should be one of the best women’s finals we’ve seen in years.
