Swiatek repeated Steffi Graf’s record and became closer to the legends of Roland Garros

Iga Swiateknumber one in the world, remains unstoppable in her quest for a third consecutive title in Roland Garros. The Polish woman beat the American Coco Gauff (3rd place) 6-2 and 6-4 in the semi-finals, extending their winning streak in Paris to 20 games.

Record of consecutive wins in French Open corresponds to what has been achieved by the German Steffi Graff between 1987 and 1989. To date, the record for the Paris Grand Slam tournament belongs to an American Chris Evert the most successful tournament with seven initiations and undefeated in 29 commitments from 1974 to 1981..

Swiatek23 years old, dominated the match from the very beginning to increase the historical advantage over Gauff: He won 11 of the 12 times they faced each other, and in all cases it was in straight sets.

With this result, the WTA ranking leader reaches his fourth tournament final. Roland Garros five years later and now they have to meet the Italian Jasmine Paolini (15th place), having just beaten young Russian promise 6-3, 6-1 Mirra Andreeva17 years.

Victory in the final will allow Swiatek complete a hat-trick of titles between Roland Garros, Madrid and Rome. in the same year, something only American Serena Williams achieved in 2013.

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