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Swiatek Overcomes Second-Set Challenge to Stretch French Open Winning Streak to 24
But the match was far from simple for Swiatek. Following a quick first set win in a mere 39 minutes without ever being confronted with break points, the Polish sensation faced a fiery test in the second set from a fired-up Cristian, who had come off a good run to the Rabat final and carried that momentum onto Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Sinner Triumphs Over Gasquet in French Open, Marking Veteran's Retirement
Playing in his 22nd French Open appearance on the clay court Grand Slam, 38-year-old Gasquet could not keep up with Sinner's strong groundstrokes and accurate shot-making in their almost two-hour encounter.
French Open Shock: Italian Qualifier Upsets Tsitsipas, Advances to Roland Garros Third Round
This victory marked Gigante’s first win over a Top 20 player and is set to push Tsitsipas out of the Top 20 rankings for the first time since August 2018, following the update after the tournament.
"Alcaraz Stages Comeback to Reach Monte-Carlo Semis; Fils' Frustration Peaks
In a compelling struggle of power, precision, and strategic brilliance on the legendary Court Rainier III, Alcaraz resisted a ceaseless barrage of heavy hitting to claim a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory to book himself a semi-final berth.
Indian Wells: Alcaraz Extends Winning Streak to 14 at ATP Masters 1000
The Spaniard posted a straight-set victory, 6-2, 6-4, and moved into the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open. Two-time defending champion has lost only two sets in this run. He saved three of his four break chances and converted four out of eight, as reported by ATP Stats.
Madison Keys Saves Match Point, Shocks Swiatek in Australian Open Semifinals
The Pole served for a fifth victory at 6-5 in the decider but spurned match point with a netted backhand. Keys trailed most of the way in the ensuing super-tiebreak and was 7-5 behind but found some of her better serves when they counted to steal the final three points, claiming the first after 2 hours 35 minutes.
AUS Open: Svitolina Makes a Comeback to Quarterfinals at Melbourne Park After Six Years
Former World No. 3 Svitolina, coming off her breakthrough as the first player from Ukraine to reach 100 Grand Slam match wins, is into her 12th career Grand Slam quarterfinal.
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