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'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

'Like I was playing Sinner' - Swiatek battles to beat Rybakina

Summary

Iga Swiatek won a hard-fought match against Elena Rybakina at the French Open to reach the quarter-finals. Swiatek, aiming for her fifth French Open win, will face Elina Svitolina next. Svitolina beat Jasmine Paolini to advance in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • Iga Swiatek is the defending champion at the French Open.
  • Swiatek came from behind to beat Elena Rybakina with scores of 1-6, 6-3, 7-5.
  • Swiatek has won 25 consecutive matches at the French Open.
  • Swiatek will play against Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals.
  • Elina Svitolina won against Jasmine Paolini, overcoming three match points.
  • Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka also reached the quarter-finals, marking her 10th straight Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.
  • Swiatek has not won a title since her victory in Paris a year ago.

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