WTA French Open QF: Iga Swiatek vs Elina Svitolina

WTA French Open QF: Iga Swiatek vs Elina Svitolina

🧠 Form & Context

🇵🇱 Iga Swiatek

• Paris powerhouse: 25-match Roland-Garros win streak—tied Monica Seles’ Open Era record.
• Tested and survived: Rallied from 1–6, 0–2 down to beat Rybakina—longest match of her 2025 season.
• Clay dominance: 17–1 on clay this year, aiming for a historic fourth straight RG title.
• Eyeing history: Would become the first woman in Open Era to win four consecutive RG titles.

🇺🇦 Elina Svitolina

• Survival mode: Saved 3 match points to beat Paolini, rallying from multiple deficits in R4.
• On fire on clay: 18–2 clay record this year, including title in Rouen and SF in Madrid.
• Slam struggles: 0–4 in RG semifinals, 3–9 overall in Slam QFs—seeking long-awaited breakthrough.
• Head-to-head: Trails Swiatek 1–3, lone win came on grass at Wimbledon 2023.

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