On Thursday afternoon, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iga Swiatek in three sets in the French Open semifinals: 7-6, 4-6, 6-0. The loss ended Swiatek's title defense, 26-match win streak at Roland Garros, and disappointing clay court season.

Iga Swiatek turned things around at Roland-Garros after dropping eight of the first nine games against 12th-seeded Elena Rybakina in the fourth round.

After falling to World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and missing out on her chance to repeat as French Open champion, Iga Swiatek got real on her loss

The Frenchwoman entered the French Open with just one WTA main-draw victory to her name and zero experience in a main-draw Grand Slam. Now, the World No. 361 is just one win away from becoming the first French woman to reach the French Open final since Mary Pierce in 2005.

That title was her fourth in Paris and third in a row. Swiatek is aiming to become the only woman with four consecutive trophies at the French Open in the Open era, which began in 1968. Monica Seles and Justine Henin both also won three straight.

Several female players have spoken out while tournament director Amelie Mauresmo was grilled on the matter and defended the scheduling decisions. Naomi Osaka’s coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, has attempted to shed some light on the thought process behind the WTA Tour snub.

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Tuesday marks quarterfinal matches all around at the 2025 French Open, highlighted by defending tournament champs Carlos Alcaraz in men’s singles and Iga Swiatek in women’s singles.