Tennis-Swiatek puts business first but keen to enjoy wins at French Open


Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 7, 2023 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her quarter final match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

PARIS (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek's laser focus at Grand Slams means she barely gets to celebrate her wins, but the French Open top seed said she is learning to mix business with pleasure after reaching the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Wednesday.

The Polish world number one overcame an early test on a windy centre court to move past sixth seed Coco Gauff 6-4 6-2 and celebrated the win by pumping her fists in an emotional release that was missing from her previous matches.

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