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Sabalenka stuns Swiatek, ends 26-match streak to reach maiden French Open final

She will face Coco Gauff or wild-card Lois Boisson in Saturday’s final.

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning match point against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the Women's Singles Semi Final match on Day Twelve of the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Sabalenka defeated Swiatek 7-6(1), 4-6, 6-0 to end the Pole’s 26-match unbeaten run at Roland Garros.
  • The victory marks her first French Open final and her third consecutive major final appearance.
  • Swiatek, the three-time defending champion, had remained unbeaten at the clay-court Slam since 2022.
  • Before this clash, Swiatek held an 8-4 edge in their rivalry, including a 5-1 clay-court record against Sabalenka.
  • Sabalenka’s aggressive serve and powerful returns produced a 6-0 final set, forcing 12 unforced errors from Swiatek.