Tennis Queen Swiatek Overpowered by Sabalenka's Mighty Serve.
In a shocking turn of events, tennis sensation Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, overthrows defending champion Iga Swiatek in a grueling semifinal match at the French Open, snapping Swiatek's impressive 26-match winning streak at the Stade Roland Garros [1]. However, Sabalenka's triumphant journey came to an end as she subsequently loses the final match against Coco Gauff in the 2025 French Open [2].
The 27-year-old Sabalenka roared her way into the French Open final with her power-packed game, but ultimately failed to secure the title. "It feels incredible, but the job isn't finished yet," Sabalenka commented, expressing her determination after her hard-fought victory over Swiatek [3]."I played perfect tennis in the third set," she added, reflecting on the turning point of the match.
Swiatek, age 24, had reigned supreme in Paris since her triumph in 2020, followed by three consecutive victories. The opportunity to become the first player in the "Open Era" to win four French Open titles eluded her, as she faced her third loss in 43 career matches at the event [3].
Sabalenka and Swiatek, two of the most successful players of the recent past, met for the 13th time in their tennis careers. Sabalenka, with her edge in age and experience, clinched her fifth career victory against her rival. Interestingly, their previous Grand Slam encounter had occurred in the 2022 US Open semifinals, with Swiatek emerging victorious [3].
The opening set between the two powerhouse returners saw back-and-forth action and numerous breaks, ultimately ending with Sabalenka's dominance in the tiebreak [3]. In the second set, both players displayed their resilience, with Swiatek managing to maintain a lead before ultimately succumbing to Sabalenka's onslaught in the third set [3].
Tennis fans around the world eagerly anticipated the showdown between Sabalenka and Swiatek, which proved to be a spectacle of power and precision [4]. Despite the disappointment of falling short in the final, Sabalenka's victory over Swiatek in the semifinals showed her potential and foreshadowed many more exhilarating battles between the two in the future.
Sources:1. https://www.ntv.de/sport/tennis/francais-open-sabalenka-tippt-satiek-aus-1001863675.html2. https://www.espn.com/tennis/tournament/series/french-open/2025/scores3. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/sabalenka-stops-swiateks-title-bid-french-open-2025-06-03/4. https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/61088551
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In the semifinals of the French Open, the tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, who is also ranked first in the world, upset defending champion Iga Swiatek, triumphing over her 13-time opponent and ending Swiatek's 26-match winning streak at the Stade Roland Garros.
Despite advancing to the French Open final with her strong game, Sabalenka ultimately lost to Coco Gauff in the 2025 French Open final.
