The 2025 French Open semifinals match between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek was as good as advertised. After a back-and-forth match, Sabalenka came out on top in three sets (7-6, 4-6, 6-0), advancing to the final.
It was a tremendous match all the way through. Despite some early mistakes by Swiatek, she was able to rally in the first set and eventually force a tiebreak.
But with the first set on the line, Sabalenka rose to the occasion, using her devastating serve to take the win.
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Swiatek answered back in the second set, taking an early 3-1 lead. While Sabalenka fought her back, Swiatek came out ahead this time around, winning the second set 6-4 to set up a decisive third set. It was the first time in the entire tournament that Sabalenka dropped a set.
There was a lot riding on the final set for Swiatek, who has won the French Open the past three years. She came into the match riding a 26-match win streak, the second best figure in the history of the. French Open.
Things didn’t start out well for Swiatek, as Sabalenka jumped up to an early 3-0 lead in the final set. She carried that momentum all the way through the set, winning 6-0 and advancing to her first French Open final.
Fatigue may have been the biggest factor in Sabalenka’s victory. Despite a lengthy match, Sabalenka’s serves remained dominant even in the final set. Swiatek, who was able to turn in some strong returns in the first two sets, couldn’t seem to keep up with Sabalenka’s late serves, which were still coming in at incredible speeds.
With the win, Sabalenka will face the winner of Coco Gauff and Lois Boisson in the final.
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Gauff, 21, is seeking her first singles title of the year and second-ever Grand Slam title, having won the US Open back in 2023. She dropped her first set of the tournament to fellow American, No. 7 Madison Keys, in the quarterfinals, eventually advancing to the semis after a 6-7(6) 6-4, 6-1 run.
Boisson, 22, is competing in her first career Grand Slam, holding a world ranking of No. 361 heading into this tournament. By advancing to the semifinals, she became the first woman to make the semis in her first Grand Slam since Jennifer Capriati in the 1990 French Open, Tennis365 notes. Gauff is heavily favored to advance to the French Open women’s final, with odds at -475 on BetMGM, compared to Boisson at +350.
How to watch French Open women’s semifinals
Date: Thursday, June 4
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Aryna Sabalenka-Iga Świątek start time: 9 a.m. ET
Coco Gauff-Louis Boisson approximate start time: 10:10 a.m. ET
TV channel: TNT, truTV
Live stream: HBO Max
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