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Tennis: Poland’s Świątek reaches French Open quarterfinals

05.06.2023 22:00
Poland's Iga Świątek has moved into the quarterfinals of the women's singles at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Paris, with a win over Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine.
Iga Świątek
Iga ŚwiątekEPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

The Polish world No. 1, who is the defending champion in Paris, was up 5-1 in the first set when the Ukrainian player retired due to medical reasons during their fourth-round match on Monday.

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Świątek, who celebrated her 22nd birthday last Wednesday, will next face Coco Gauff of the United States for a place in the last four of the women’s singles competition in the French capital.

Świątek triumphed at Roland Garros last year and in 2020.

The 2023 French Open runs until June 11.

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Source: Eurosport, IAR, PAP