Four-time champion Swiatek out as French Open continues to deliver shocks
Summary
Iga Swiatek, a four-time French Open champion, lost in the round of 16 to Marta Kostyuk at the French Open. Several other top players, including Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff, were also eliminated recently, leaving Aryna Sabalenka as the favorite to win the tournament.Key Facts
- Iga Swiatek lost to Marta Kostyuk with scores of 7-5, 6-1 in the round of 16.
- Marta Kostyuk is the 15th seed and won her match in straight sets.
- Top players Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Coco Gauff were also knocked out recently.
- Kostyuk is undefeated on clay this season with a 15-0 record.
- Kostyuk will face either Elina Svitolina or Belinda Bencic in the next round.
- Sorana Cirstea, a 36-year-old Romanian, reached the French Open quarterfinals for the first time in 17 years.
- Cirstea plans to retire at the end of the season and has reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal only three times in her career.
- Aryna Sabalenka, currently world number one, is now the favorite to win the French Open title.
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