Defending champion Iga Swiatek and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka have both advanced to the fourth round of the French Open, maintaining strong performances without losing a set. Sabalenka, who has only reached the French Open semifinals once despite winning three Grand Slam titles, defeated Olga Danilovic easily, while Swiatek overcame Jaqueline Cristian in a match that tested her resilience. Swiatek aims to secure her fourth consecutive title, a feat no woman has achieved in the Open era, while both players adapt to the contrasting hot weather affecting play.
Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam winner who has only once reached the semifinals at the French Open, beat Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Swiatek, who has won four of her five major titles at Roland-Garros, defeated Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5, extending her winning streak to 23 matches.
Swiatek is looking to become the first woman to win the French Open four successive times in the Open era, with her first title coming in 2020.
Sabalenka noted, 'The ball flies much faster,' highlighting how court conditions in hot weather affect play.
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