Iga Swiatek is already one of the key names in the history of Roland Garros. Not only for already having four titles, three of them consecutive, but also for being on par with the greatest legends of tennis. After defeating Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals, she marks her 40th victory in Paris in just 42 matches. A remarkable number that equals Björn Borg, who also needed 42 matches, and is only surpassed by Rafael Nadal who achieved it in 41 matches. Moreover, she surpasses other figures like Mónica Seles or Chris Evert, both with 43 victories.
40 - Iga Swiatek (40-2) is the second-fastest player to claim 40 Singles main draw wins at the French Open in the Open Era (equalling Bjorn Borg) - only Rafael Nadal did it in less matches (41). Speed up.#RolandGarros | @rolandgarros @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/wjx7RGxPE9
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 3, 2025
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