Iga Swiatek continued her remarkable run at Roland Garros, defeating Elina Svitolina 6-1, 7-5 to secure a place in the French Open semi-finals. The Polish star, now a four-time champion in Paris, showcased her dominance on clay, extending her Roland Garros winning streak to 37 matches and moving one step closer to a historic fourth consecutive title.
Swiatek wasted no time in the opening set, overpowering Svitolina with aggressive forehands and pinpoint angles, wrapping up the set in just seven games (6-1) Svitolina, struggling with inconsistency on serve, found herself under constant pressure from the world No. 5.
The second set, however, brought suspense. Svitolina broke early to lead 2-1, capitalizing on a brief dip in Swiatek’s intensity But the Ukrainian couldn’t maintain the momentum. Swiatek quickly regrouped, breaking back after a 17-shot rally and regaining control as the set reached its climax Despite Svitolina’s efforts—winning a tense backhand duel and saving multiple match points—Swiatek’s composure proved decisive. She closed out the match 7-5, booking a blockbuster semi-final clash against world No. Aryna Sabalenka.
Swiatek’s post-match comments reflected her focus: “I needed to maintain better intensity at the start of the second set. When I noticed my intensity dip, I managed to elevate it again. I’m pleased I accomplished that by the end of the set”.
With this win, Swiatek remains on track to become the first woman since 1968 to win four consecutive French Open titles, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Sabalenka in the next round.
