Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 in the French Open semi-finals, ending Swiatek's 26-match winning streak at Roland Garros and her four-year reign as 'queen of clay.' Sabalenka advances to her first French Open final.
Sabalenka ends Swiatek’s reign as queen of clay to reach French Open final
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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 in the French Open semi-finals, ending Swiatek's 26-match winning streak at Roland Garros and her four-year reign as 'queen of clay.' Sabalenka advances to her first French Open final.
Trending- 1 2022 US Open: First meeting between Sabalenka and Swiatek at a grand slam since this event.
- 2 Match: Sabalenka takes 3-0 lead with two breaks.
- 3 Match: Swiatek wins four successive games.
- 4 Match: Sabalenka wins first set tie-break.
- 5 Match: Swiatek levels match by winning second set.
- 6 Match: Sabalenka breaks for 2-0 in decider, then secures second break.
- 7 Match: Sabalenka wins 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0.
- Aryna Sabalenka reaches her first French Open final
- Iga Swiatek's 26-match winning streak at Roland Garros ends
- Iga Swiatek's reign as 'queen of clay' ends
What: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals of the French Open.
When: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Where: Roland Garros, Paris, France
Why: Sabalenka's powerful returns and elevated performance in the decider unsettled Swiatek, leading to her victory.
How: Sabalenka won in three sets (7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0), breaking Swiatek early in the first and third sets and maintaining composure after losing the second set.