Perhaps many had thought before the women’s semifinal that Iga Swiatek ‘s winless run would continue even after the 2025 French Open. It was because she was pitted against Aryna Sabalenka , the most successful player of the season.
Swiatek had a slow start, losing multiple games as she was not covering the court and reaching for the balls, losing three consecutive games in the process. But she made a strong comeback, taking the set to the tie-breaker which Sabalenka clinched to take the lead, but couldn’t capitalize in the next set.
Swiatek kept herself alive in the match by winning the next set, but what happened next surprised the viewers of the game. Her 26-match winning streak was ended, but the way it was done was shocking.
Swiatek has a reputation for serving bagels and breads