Iga Swiatek Improves Career Record at French Open to 42-3 as She Reaches 3rd Round
- On Wednesday, Polish star Iga Swiatek defeated Czech opponent Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 at Court Philippe-Chatrier to reach the French Open's third round, improving her career record at Roland Garros to 42-3.
- Swiatek's resurgence stems from her recent partnership with Francisco Roig, Rafael Nadal's former coach, whom she credits with providing motivation during preparation at Nadal's academy in Mallorca.
- A four-time French Open champion who won titles in 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024, Swiatek dominated her opening match 6-1, 6-2 and seeks to reclaim the crown after losing last year's semi-final to top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
- Swiatek will next face either former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko or compatriot Magda Linette, with the Polish star describing defeated opponent Bejlek as having "a tricky style of game" that "mixes up the rhythm quite well."
- Belinda Bencic became the first women's player to reach the third round with a 6-4, 6-0 victory over American Caty McNally, marking her first Paris third-round appearance since 2022 after missing 2024 and 2025 due to childbirth and arm injury.
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