Iga Swiatek Extends French Open Win Streak, Defeats Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu's French Open run ended decisively with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat to four-time champion Iga Swiatek, extending Swiatek's unbeaten streak at Roland Garros to 23 matches. Raducanu has now lost all five of her matches against Swiatek without winning a set, highlighting the significant gap in class between the two players. Despite Raducanu's recent improvements and a rise back into the top 50, her record against top-tier opponents remains a concern, with only three wins in 14 matches against top ten players. Swiatek, known as the 'Queen of Clay,' remains a dominant force at the French Open despite slipping to number five in the world and has reached at least the third round in 21 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments. Raducanu's coach, Mark Petchey, acknowledges that she has considerable work ahead to reach her full potential, emphasizing the developmental stage of her career despite her early successes. While Raducanu's defeat was comprehensive, it is seen as a learning experience rather than a setback as she continues to rebuild after injury struggles.