Iga Swiatek has tied an impressive Chris Evert record after her latest French Open win, where she defeated Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5.

It was a match of two halves for the former world No 1, with the first set lasting just over 30 minutes, whilst the second taking nearly three times as long.

Swiatek didn’t have to face a break point in any of her service games during the first set, before saving all six opportunities that the Belgian created.

With the victory, the five-time Grand Slam champion has now equalled Chris Evert’s record for the most main draw wins by a female singles player after their first 40 matches played at the French Open.

Swiatek now possesses 38 wins within the 40 matches, having also won her last 24 matches.

“I’m just happy that I was super solid in the last game

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