Aryna Sabalenka shares her theory why Iga Swiatek is making more errors now after knocking her out of Roland Garros

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Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek continued their exciting rivalry at the French Open, with the Belarusian coming out on top.

Sabalenka, the top seed at the French Open, defeated fifth seed Swiatek 7-6(7-1), 4-6, 6-0 in their semi-final clash.

Tim Henman couldn’t believe Swiatek’s final set, in which the four-time French Open champion was bagelled by the WTA number one.

Swiatek is now taking time off following her French Open exit, while Sabalenka is preparing for a final against Coco Gauff.

The finalists are level at 5-5 in their head-to-head record heading into the match, and 1-1 at Grand Slam level.

Aryna Sabalenka suggests why Iga Swiatek is making more errors after their French Open semi-final

Sabalenka meanwhile has improved her head-to-head with Swiatek to 5-8, and took time after the match to discuss her most recent opponent.

She said in her press conference: “I have to say we both have improved a lot, and I think today was a high-level match.

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“I believe she played very well, and both of us struggled a bit with serving in the first half of the match. Yes, I think she is playing great tennis.

“Maybe she lost a bit of confidence, that’s why sometimes she lets go of balls she shouldn’t be missing. But overall, I think today was a high-level match, and I think she played great tennis today.”

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Sabalenka needed two hours and 19 minutes to overcome Swiatek, who has won the last three titles at Roland Garros.

Sharing her verdict on their latest battle, the world number one said: “It was a great duel, and it felt like a final, but I know the job is not done yet, and I have to go out there on Saturday, and I have to fight, and I have to bring my best tennis, and I have to work for that title, especially if it’s going to be against Coco.

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“Yes, I am prepared. I am ready to go out, and I am ready to fight. And I am ready to do whatever it takes to secure the title.”

It is indeed Gauff who awaits Sabalenka in her first-ever French Open final, with the American now into her second.

She stormed past Lois Boisson in their semi-final clash, playing the role of the villain by beating the Frenchwoman 6-1, 6-2.

Wildcard Boisson was undoubtedly fatigued as her dream run in her maiden Grand Slam main draw ended, with Gauff needing just one hour and nine minutes to knock her out.

She now turns her focus to Sabalenka, who she beat to win her first and only Grand Slam title to date to lift the 2023 US Open trophy.

The Belarusian also lost this year’s Australian Open final to Gauff’s fellow American Madison Keys, but she emerged victorious in her other three Grand Slam finals.