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Two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women’s final in Paris Saturday. The contrasts between the French Open finalists are obvious: Iga Swiatek, who turned 23 last week, already owns four Grand Slam titles, including three in Paris. Jasmine Paolini, 28, had never been past the second round at any major tournament until this season. FRANCE 24’s James Vasina reports.
