Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek’s French Open reign as the World No 1 progressed to her first Roland Garros final with a 7-6 (7-1) 4-6 6-0 victory over the defending champion.
Swiatek was aiming to become the first player in the Open era to win four French Open women’s singles titles in a row but suffered her first defeat at the tournament in four years, having faced a barrage of aggressive returns from the World No 1.
