After accumulating a record number of wins at the French Open, Iga Swiatek saw her magical run in Paris come to and end at the hands of Aryna Sabalenka. However, the Polish star's feats will remain etched in tennis history.
Swiatek was the three-time defending champion entering this year's Roland Garros tournament. The former World No.1 had experienced a subpar season by her lofty standards, but was hoping to bounce back on her favorite surface with the odds in her favor.
Sabalenka scores victory, Swiatek's legacy remains
Swiatek breezed through the first three rounds in Paris, before dropping her first set to former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the round of 16. After defeating the Kazakh star in three sets, Swiatek would overcome Elena Svitolina in the quarterfinals, setting a