Iga Swiatek Extends 23-Match French Open Win Streak, Advances Third Round

Iga Swiatek decisively defeated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the French Open, extending her Roland Garros winning streak to 23 matches and maintaining her perfect 5-0 record against Raducanu. Swiatek, who is pursuing a historic fourth consecutive French Open title, attributed her dominance to feeling comfortable and motivated on court, and dismissed the notion that the win was 'easy,' emphasizing the tactical nature of their matchup. Raducanu, still finding her form after returning to the tour, showed some early promise but was quickly overwhelmed by Swiatek's relentless pressure and consistency on clay. Swiatek remarked that some players' styles are simply more predictable to her, making certain matchups more favorable. The Polish star has now advanced to the third round in every Grand Slam she has played since 2020, and is on the verge of joining a select group of women to win four straight titles at a single major. Raducanu, while acknowledging Swiatek's high level, continues to seek improvement against the tour's elite.