The best Swiatek is already blooming in Paris and warns Sabalenka
The Pole shows her best version against a Svitolina who tried until the end, but succumbed to the title defender, who will face the world number one in the Roland Garros semi-finals.
Iga Swiatek is here. After a forgettable clay court tour, the Polish player was a whirlwind, reminiscent of her best self at Roland Garros, where she had no match on the Philippe Chatrier court. Elina Svitolina fought hard, but couldn't do anything against Swiatek, who displayed dominant, clinical, and complete tennis to claim victory with a score of 6-1, 7-5 after an hour and xx minutes. Inspiration returns for the player from Warsaw at a crucial moment in the Parisian Grand Slam, in the quarterfinals before facing Aryna Sabalenka for a spot in the final.
Despite being quarterfinals of Roland Garros, the sight of the Philippe Chatrier's virtually empty stands didn't contribute to the spectacle between Elina Svitolina and Iga Swiatek at the beginning. However, this didn't seem to bother the Polish player, who came in strong and broke the Ukrainian's serve at the start of the first set.
The all-terrain player returned
The games were highly competitive, but the defending champion had an extra edge in crucial moments, leading 4-1. After struggling against Elena Rybakina, the four-time Roland Garros champion didn't want any more surprises. She stepped up her game and claimed the first set with a score of 6-1 in just 43 minutes.
Swiatek was becoming Swiatek again. She reached every ball, was active on her feet, and attacked when necessary. No matter how hard Svitolina tried, the Polish player felt at home on Chatrier and showcased her best form, sending a warning to the other players: 'I am here.'
Whether due to feeling too superior, the challenges posed by the wind, or Svitolina's persistence, Swiatek relaxed and conceded her serve for the first time, allowing the Ukrainian to take a lead of 3-1. But the scare lasted only one game, as she quickly recovered the break and leveled 3-3.
Svitolina raised her game
The second set reached a climax, with Swiatek playing brilliantly, but Svitolina had also elevated her level, making any slight mistake potentially decisive for either player. 5-5 and everything to decide. Either Swiatek would seal the match or Svitolina would push it to a third set. The stadium was now packed to witness the crucial phase of the match.
It was at this moment when the weight of the four Grand Slam titles played a role in the match. Under the most pressure, the experience and skill of the Polish player prevailed as she broke Svitolina's serve and then closed the match on her own serve, with three aces, showing the most incisive, organized, and focused Swiatek yet. A clear message to her upcoming opponent, none other than Aryna Sabalenka. Tennis fans, fasten your seatbelts, as intense moments are coming.
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