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Iga Swiatek Advances to Second Round of French Open 2025

Swiatek defeats Rebecca Sramkova in straight sets, extending her 22-match winning streak at Roland Garros as she aims for a record fourth consecutive title.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her first round match against Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her first round match against Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in action during her first round match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in action during her first round match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Overview

  • Iga Swiatek defeated Rebecca Sramkova 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open 2025.
  • With this victory, Swiatek extended her winning streak at Roland Garros to 22 matches and improved her record in Paris to 36-2.
  • Swiatek is pursuing a historic fourth consecutive French Open title, a feat not achieved in the professional era since 1968.
  • Despite not having won a title so far this season, Swiatek credited her early arrival and training on the clay courts for her strong start.
  • She will face Emma Raducanu, a fellow Grand Slam champion, in the second round of the tournament.