Perhaps many had thought before the women’s semifinal that Iga Swiatek‘s winless run would continue even after the 2025 French Open. It was because she was pitted against Aryna Sabalenka, the most successful player of the season.

Under a closed roof and gloomy Paris skies, Sabalenka drew first blood in the opening set, racing to a 3-0 lead with a double break. Swiatek fought back valiantly to force a tie-break, but the Belarusian responded with overwhelming serves and powerful returns, sealing the hard-fought set in 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Aryna Sabalenka overcame inner doubts and a strong challenge from Iga Swiatek to win their French Open semifinal clash in three sets. Sabalenka's powerful performance, marked by 28 winners and forcing errors from Swiatek,