Four-time champion Swiatek crushes Raducanu to book French Open third round spot
- Iga Swiatek, the 23-year-old Polish defending champion, defeated Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday at the French Open to advance to the third round.
- Swiatek entered the match aiming to claim her fifth Roland Garros championship in six years and seeking to be the first woman in the Open era to secure four straight titles at the French Open.
- Swiatek dominated by winning all eight service games, saving all four break points, and holding a 32-8 winner advantage over Raducanu, extending her 10-0 set record against her.
- The match lasted 79 minutes, with Swiatek expressing confidence in her gameplay, saying she was comfortable on the court and able to execute her strategies effectively, highlighting her dominance on clay.
- Swiatek’s victory extended her winning streak in clay-court Grand Slam matches to 23 and sets up a third-round encounter with either Sara Bejlek or Jaqueline Cristian, with a spot in the last 16 at stake.
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