French Open: Sabalenka ends Świątek’s Roland Garros reign

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated defending champion Iga Świątek in the French Open semifinals on Thursday, halting the Pole’s 26-match winning streak at Roland Garros.

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek embrace after their women's singles semifinal at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Paris on Thursday.

Photo: MOHAMMED BADRA/PAP/EPA

The Belarusian triumphed 7–6, 4–6, 6–0 to reach her first French Open final.

Świątek, who was aiming to become the first woman in the Open era to win four consecutive titles in Paris, fought back to level the match after dropping the first set in a tiebreak.

However, Sabalenka dominated the decider, blanking her opponent 6–0 to seal victory.

THE TIGER TAKES OUT THE DEFENDING CHAMP OUT 🐯#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/6NAsOwx2Yb

— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 5, 2025

Sabalenka will face either Coco Gauff or French wildcard Loïs Boisson in Saturday’s final.

The result ensures a new women’s singles champion at Roland Garros this year.  

Finał #RolandGarros nie dla Igi Świątek... https://t.co/I8CHrzbzNp

— SPORT | PolskieRadio24.pl (@sport_pr24pl) June 5, 2025

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Source: IAR/PR24/X/@sport_pr24pl/@rolandgarros

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