Iga Swiatek, the reigning world number one, has once again demonstrated her dominance on the clay courts of Roland Garros, defeating Coco Gauff to advance to the French Open final. With her 20th consecutive match win at the French Open, Swiatek is now poised to become the first woman since Justine Henin in 2007 to win three consecutive titles at this prestigious event. Her remarkable run has seen her lose only 17 games in six matches, a testament to her ruthlessness and focus, which has been attributed in part to her work with a sports psychologist. Swiatek’s opponent in the final will be Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, who has made a dream run to her first Grand Slam final after defeating Mirra Andreeva. Paolini, who previously had never advanced past the second round in a major, will now face the ultimate test against Swiatek.On the men’s side, the semifinals feature a highly anticipated match-up between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have developed a riveting rivalry with a 4-4 head-to-head record. Both players are seen as the future of men’s tennis, with their previous encounters, including a five-set thriller at the US Open two years ago, highlighting their immense talent and competitive spirit. Alexander Zverev is also in the semifinals, seeking to make his first French Open final appearance after a string of consistent performances at Roland Garros.As the French Open heads towards its climax, the tennis world is eager to see whether Swiatek can cement her status as the queen of clay and if the next generation of men’s tennis stars can make their mark on one of the sport’s grandest stages.
Key points
- Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff to reach the French Open final, extending her winning streak to 20 matches at Roland Garros.
- Jasmine Paolini makes her first Grand Slam final appearance at the French Open, set to face world number one Iga Swiatek.
- Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are set for a semifinal clash at the French Open, renewing their evenly matched rivalry.
- Alexander Zverev progresses to the French Open semifinals, aiming to reach his first final at the tournament.
