Iga Swiatek Wins Poland's First Tennis Medal at Paris Olympics

Iga Swiatek earned Poland's first tennis medal at any Summer Games, claiming bronze by defeating Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-2, 6-1 at the Paris Olympics. Swiatek bounced back after a semi-final loss to Zheng Qinwen, which had ended her 25-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros.

Iga Swiatek wiped away tears after clinching Poland's first-ever tennis medal at a Summer Olympics, securing a bronze by defeating Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-2, 6-1 in Paris.

The match lasted just 59 minutes, a sharp improvement from Swiatek's performance in the semi-finals where she lost to China's Zheng Qinwen, ending her impressive 25-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros.

Following the semi-final loss, a visibly emotional Swiatek avoided speaking to reporters, briefly apologizing as she hurried past them. Despite the setback, the No. 1-ranked player demonstrated resilience, earning her place on the podium in a historic moment for Polish tennis.

(With inputs from agencies.)