Iga Świątek is confidently on her way to claim another Grand Slam title on the clay courts of Paris. In this year’s French Open, she has played five matches, losing only one set during her Round of 16 encounter against Elena Rybakina.
Her most recent victory against Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals, with a score of 6-1, 7-5, was particularly significant as it marked her 100th career win on the WTA Tour’s clay courts. Remarkably, she reached this milestone in just 114 matches. Only three players have achieved this faster: Chris Evert and Margaret Court each required 109 matches, while Monica Seles reached it in 113.
Additionally, Świątek’s quarter-final victory was her 40th win in 42 matches at Roland Garros, making her the fastest player in the tournament’s history to reach that milestone. The only player with a better record is her idol Rafael Nadal, who achieved 40 victories in one less match.
In the semi-finals, she is set to face Aryna Sabalenka, who remains undefeated in this tournament and recently defeated Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng in the quarter-finals (7-6(3), 6-3). This match promises to be exciting, especially since Świątek leads their head-to-head battles 8-4, including a solid 5-1 on clay.
As the fifth-ranked player in the world, Świątek is aiming for her fourth consecutive championship in Paris, a feat that has not been seen in women’s tennis for over a century. She previously won titles here in 2020, 2022, 2023, and aims to add 2024 to her accolades.
Fans can follow the live match updates and scores for Iga Świątek vs. Aryna Sabalenka on Polsatsport.pl. This ongoing journey not only highlights Świątek’s talent but also her potential to etch her name further into tennis history.