Four-time champion Swiatek out as French Open continues to deliver shocks
Key points
- Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff's ouster.
- Iga Swiatek’s 25th birthday celebrations have turned sour at the French Open as the former champion was ousted by Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk in straight sets in the round of 16. Bidding for a fifth Roland Garros title, Swiatek went out 7-5, 6-1 on Sunday after a round of shock exits at this year’s tournament in the French capital.
- Men’s world number one Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and defending women’s champion Coco Gauff have all gone out in the past three days while Swiatek’s exit was followed by a loss for China’s number one Wang Xinyu.
- It leaves world number one Aryna Sabalenka the favourite to claim her first title in Paris although Kostyuk will be one to watch as she builds the momentum that has helped...
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Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff's ouster. Iga Swiatek’s 25th birthday celebrations have turned
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Key Takeaways
- Swiatek handed straight-sets defeat by Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the round of 16 a day after Gauff's ouster.
- Iga Swiatek’s 25th birthday celebrations have turned sour at the French Open as the former champion was ousted by Ukrainian 15th seed Marta Kostyuk in straight sets in the round of 16.
- Bidding for a fifth Roland Garros title, Swiatek went out 7-5, 6-1 on Sunday after a round of shock exits at this year’s tournament in the French capital.
- Men’s world number one Jannik Sinner, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and defending women’s champion Coco Gauff have all gone out in the past three days while Swiatek’s exit was followed by a loss for China’s number one Wang Xinyu.
- It leaves world number one Aryna Sabalenka the favourite to claim her first title in Paris although Kostyuk will be one to watch as she builds the momentum that has helped her sparkle on clay this season.
📌 Source: Al Jazeera
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