Swiatek begins Olympic bid with victory in Paris
Written by I Dig SportsSwiatek has spoken this year of wanting to win Olympic gold, boosted by the fact it is held on her favourite surface.
Four of her five Grand Slam titles have come on the Paris clay and she is a formidable frontrunner in a match.
However, she had to work hard against Begu, going a break down in the second set with her forehand and serve misfiring.
Begu served to force a decider at 5-4 but nerves played a part, with Swiatek breaking back and winning the match on a Begu double fault.
The match was played under the roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with the first day's play heavily disrupted by rain.
Britons Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie, Dan Evans and Katie Boulter were all due to begin their singles campaigns but the weather meant no play was possible on the outdoor courts.
Soccer
Yamal can emulate Messi, Cruyff at Barça - Deco
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBarcelona sporting director Deco has said Lamine Yamal has everythi...
Rooney 'surprised' by Tuchel getting England job
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFormer England forward Wayne Rooney has said he is surprised at the...
Feds charge fan with arson for flares in Orlando
EmailPrintA man has been charged with "arson of a building that led to personal injuries" after rele...
Basketball
Source: LeBron to sit out preseason finale
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPHOENIX - LeBron James' preseason is finished, giving the 39-year-o...
76ers' McCain diagnosed with pulmonary contusion
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia 76ers first-round pick Jared McCain wa...
Baseball
Mets turn to Peterson, Dodgers to Flaherty in G5
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Attempting to avoid elimination against the Los Angeles...
Breaking down the wildest moments of Yankees-Guardians Game 3
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCLEVELAND -- For nearly an hour Thursday night, the New York Yankee...