Iga Swiatek Dominates Vondrousova, Sets Sights on Gauff in French Open Semifinals

Defending champion Iga Swiatek declared that she was in the zone as her quest for a fourth French Open title hit top gear after a 6-0, 6-2 victory over former runner-up Marketa Vondrousova sent her through to the semi-finals on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old’s 62-minute workout set up a last-four encounter with American Coco Gauff, in a repeat of the 2022 final won by the Pole who will look to improve her 10-1 overall record against the third seed.

Third seed Gauff fought back to beat fan-favourite Ons Jabeur 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 to become the first player to reach the semi-finals this year.

Swiatek wasted little time to start firing in the clash of reigning grand slam champions on Court Philippe Chatrier as she built a 5-0 lead over Wimbledon winner Vondrousova and wrapped up the opening set when the fifth seed hit a shot long.