Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked player, claimed a significant victory over Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the French Open, ending her remarkable 26-match winning streak at the tournament. The match, which Sabalenka won 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0, prevents Swiatek from making history as the first woman to win four consecutive French Open titles since 1968. This win places Sabalenka in a strong position to secure her fourth major title overall and her first on clay courts, as she aims to face either Coco Gauff or Lois Boisson in the final.
Sabalenka's victory prevented Swiatek from becoming the first woman to win four consecutive championships at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament since professionals were admitted in 1968.
Sabalenka, who took the top WTA ranking from Swiatek in October, has now reached the final in Paris for the first time.
This victory gives Sabalenka a chance to win her fourth major title and her first on clay courts.
Sabalenka's win came in a back-and-forth semifinal characterized by an initial tight contest that eventually saw her dominate the last set.
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