Sabalenka Reaches First Roland Garros Final Defeating Swiatek

Belarusian World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Poland’s three-time defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek in a dramatic semifinal match, winning 7-6(7-1), 4-6, 6-0 to reach her first Roland Garros final. Sabalenka dominated the deciding set, ending Swiatek's 26-match winning streak at the tournament and becoming the first player to defeat her in a deciding set at the French Open. Sabalenka, who has previously won three Grand Slam titles on hard courts, faces World No. 2 Coco Gauff in the final after Gauff beat wildcard Lois Boisson. Swiatek reflected on her loss with a positive outlook, emphasizing ongoing efforts to evolve her game despite the end of her remarkable streak. The overall prize pool for the 2025 French Open is €56.3 million, with winners in the singles events earning €2.55 million each. Sabalenka expressed pride in her victory over a tough opponent and remains focused on capturing her first French Open title.