Swiatek Reaches French Open Quarter-Finals After Comeback Win

Defending champion Iga Swiatek staged a remarkable comeback from a 1-6, 0-2 deficit to defeat Elena Rybakina 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 and advance to the quarter-finals of the 2025 French Open. Swiatek, aiming to become the first woman since tennis turned professional to win four consecutive singles titles at Roland Garros, overcame a challenging start where Rybakina dominated early with aggressive baseline play. Swiatek's resilience was highlighted by a critical phase in the second set when she broke Rybakina to love and gained momentum, ultimately clinching the deciding set despite a controversial double-fault call reversal that gave Rybakina a reprieve. In the quarter-finals, Swiatek will face Elina Svitolina, who upset last year's finalist Jasmine Paolini in a tight three-set match, capitalizing on Paolini's missed match points. Swiatek's quest for a fourth straight title echoes the achievements of Suzanne Lenglen from the 1920s, with only a few women since the Open Era having won three consecutive French Open titles. The match showcased Swiatek's determination and tactical patience, as she navigated a tough challenge to maintain her dominant record at Roland Garros.