World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face her toughest test of the French Open 2025 when she takes on three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals on Thursday, 5 June. The Belarusian, despite never having won Roland-Garros and having beaten Swiatek just once on clay before, will be the slight favourite for the upcoming match.
Sabalenka has been efficient, if not perfect, in her run-up to the last-four of the French Open 2025. She did not drop a set in the early rounds, beating Kamilla Rakhimova, Jil Teichmann, Olga Danilovic, and Amanda Anisimova.
In the quarter-finals, she defeated China’s Qinwen Zheng, avenging her Italian Open defeat. Sabalenka momentarily trailed 4-2 in the opening set, but won five of the next six games to win 7-6(3), 6-3.
Tasked with stopping Sabalenka’s quest for her maiden Roland-Garros is Iga Swiatek, with the Pole aiming for her first top-level final since her win in last year’s French Open – her fourth win at Paris. She is on an 11-match winning streak in the tournament, boasting a 42-2 career record.
Swiatek’s road to the semi-finals began with straightforward wins over Rebecca Sramkova, Emma Raducanu, and Jaqueline Cristian. However, her biggest challenge came in the fourth-round match against Elena Rybakina, where she trailed 6-1, 2-0 before completely flipping the script and winning 1-6, 6-3, 7-5.
Aryna Sabalenka Vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 Semi-Final – Live Streaming Details
When is the Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match being played?
The Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match will be played on Thursday, 5 June 2025, at 6:30 PM IST. The match timings are subject to change.
Where is the Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match being played?
The Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match will be played at Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland-Garros, Paris.
Where to watch the Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match live online in India?
The Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV and FanCode platforms in India.
Where to watch the Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match live broadcast in India?
The Aryna Sabalenka vs Iga Swiatek, French Open 2025 semi-final match will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network channels in India.
