A Battleground of Titans: Sabalenka vs. Swiatek in the French Open Semis
SemifinalsShowdown in Paris: Sabalenka meets Swiatek - Paris Semi-final Encounter: Sabalenka Goes Head-to-Head with Swiatek
Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the Queen of Clay, Iga Swiatek, defends her throne against the fierce challenger, Aryna Sabalenka, in the semifinals of the French Open.
In a thrilling display of power and skill, Sabalenka made her way to the semis, pushing past Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 7-6 (7-3), 6-3. This marks Sabalenka's second time reaching the semifinals at Roland Garros, following her 2023 appearance.
Swiatek, the undisputed French Open champion for the past three years, didn't falter either. With an impressive 6-1, 7-5 victory over Elina Svitolina, Swiatek extended her Roland Garros winning streak to a staggering 26 matches.
Tough Times for Sabalenka in First Set
Sabalenka faced a tough challenge in the opening set, dropping a break early. "To be honest, I don't know how I got back in the first set," admitted Sabalenka. In the second set, however, it was all Sabalenka, sealing the win on her first match point after playing for one hour and 56 minutes.Previous Encounter with Qinwen ended in Swiatek's favor.
Swiatek had a strong start against Svitolina, leaving no room for error in the beginning. However, Svitolina made a strong comeback in the second set, narrowly missing the chance to turn the match around. Swiatek managed to recover from an early setback and clinched her spot in the semifinals in 1 hour and 41 minutes.
"I'm really excited for the match against Aryna," says Swiatek, "It's always a great match."
A Storied History
While this will be the second time Sabalenka and Swiatek face off at the French Open semifinals, their history at this stage is limited. Their first match, in the 2025 French Open semifinals, saw Sabalenka pick up a significant victory over Swiatek 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0, ending Swiatek's remarkable 26-match winning streak at Roland Garros [1][2][3].
Before the upcoming semifinal matchup, Swiatek had been invincible at Roland Garros since the 2021 quarterfinals, seeking her fourth consecutive French Open title [3]. The upcoming showdown marks Sabalenka's first major victory over Swiatek in a Grand Slam semifinal.
With Swiatek leading their head-to-head 8-4, including a 5-1 record on clay before their 2025 semifinal encounter [4][5], this battle promises to be one for the history books.
- French Open
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In the realm of sports and tennis, the semifinals of the French Open in Paris will witness a high-stakes encounter between Aryna Sabalenka and IGA Swiatek at Roland Garros. Both have displayed impressive form, with Sabalenka making her way to the semis after defeating Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, and Swiatek extending her Roland Garros winning streak to 26 matches.
