Paris, France — World No. 1 Iga Świątek extended her clay-court dominance by defeating Belarusian powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory to win her third French Open title.
Tactical Battle on Clay
Świątek entered the match as the heavy favorite, having lost only one set throughout the tournament. Sabalenka, however, brought her trademark aggressive baseline game, firing winners early to disrupt Świątek’s rhythm.
The Pole claimed the opening set with her trademark consistency and superior footwork. But Sabalenka roared back in the second, breaking Świątek twice with fearless shot-making.
In the decider, Świątek showed why she is the queen of clay. She varied her spins, moved Sabalenka side to side, and held her nerve in the crucial moments. The crowd erupted as she lifted the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen once again.
Key Stats
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First Serve %: Świątek 72% – Sabalenka 64%
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Winners: Sabalenka 43 – Świątek 31
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Unforced Errors: Sabalenka 52 – Świątek 23
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Break Points Converted: Świątek 5/10 – Sabalenka 3/9
Player Reactions
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Iga Świątek: “Every Roland Garros is special. I had to dig deep today against Aryna, and I’m proud of how I stayed calm in the big moments.”
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Aryna Sabalenka: “I had my chances, but Iga played the important points better. I’ll come back stronger.”
Significance of the Win
With this victory, Świątek cements her status as the undisputed best player on clay. She joins legends like Justine Henin and Steffi Graf in achieving multiple French Open crowns at such a young age.
