Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-1, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the French Open and advanced to the semifinals. Swiatek took roughly one hour and half to hold off Svitolina in a thrilling match between the two.
“Even though first set, the score looks pretty straightforward, it wasn’t like that in any other games. I had to fight for every point. I’m happy that I also stepped up when she broke me in the second set, and that I kept my intensity until the end,” said Iga Swiatek in a post-match interview.
Iga Swiatek will face Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday for a place in the finals.
“For sure our rivalry is pushing both of us, I think, but it’s not only about the level of tennis. It’s about like everything, how we work, and how professional we are,” said Iga about the upcoming match with Aryna.
Watch the highlights from the match below.