Swiatek fights back from the brink to extend run

IGA Swiatek looked on the brink of losing her French Open crown but recovered from a set and a break down to extend her winning run at the French Open to 25 matches.

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The four-time champion has not lost a match at Roland Garros since 2021, but she appeared to be heading for the exit when Elena Rybakina led 6-1 2-0.

Rybakina, the former Wimbledon champion, had raced into a 5-0 lead after only 20 minutes.

But in a match which eventually lasted two and a half hours, Swiatek came through 1-6 6-3 7-5.

The Pole, who turned 24 on Saturday, now matches Monica Seles’ 1990s run of 25 match wins at the tournament.