Tennis: Poland’s Świątek storms into French Open semis

Poland's Iga Świątek has stormed into the semifinals of the women's singles at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Paris, with a 6-3, 6-2 win on Wednesday against Jessica Pegula of the United States.

Poland's world No. 1 Iga Świątek in action against Jessica Pegula of the United States at the French Open in Paris on Wednesday.

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The Polish world No. 1, who triumphed in Paris in 2020, extended her winning streak to 33 matches.

The Swiatek Streak continues 😤

A commanding win by @iga_swiatek over Pegula, 6-3, 6-2, for a spot in the #RolandGarros semifinals!pic.twitter.com/N0nk40GdVY

— wta (@WTA) June 1, 2022

IGA !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! !!!@iga_swiatek | #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/l6fTxj55uj

— wta (@WTA) June 1, 2022

Świątek, who celebrated her 21st birthday on Tuesday, will next face 20th-seed Russian player Daria Kasatkina for a place in the championship match.

The Polish player last month won the Italian Open clay-court tournament in Rome, defending her crown and claiming her eighth career singles title.

The 21-year-old, coached by countryman Tomasz Wiktorowski, in early April took over as the new number one in women's tennis, becoming the first Pole to top the world rankings.

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Source: Eurosport, PAP