Swiatek Advances, Concern for Opponent

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World No.1 Iga Swiatek reached the French Open 2023 quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive year as her opponent, Lesia Tsurenko, retired from their match due to health issues. Despite the abbreviated encounter, Swiatek extended her winning streak at Roland Garros to 11 matches.

Tsurenko, trailing 5-1 in the first set, sought medical attention and eventually withdrew from the match after losing her serve. Swiatek expressed her concern for her opponent’s well-being and wished her a speedy recovery.

Reflecting on her performance, Swiatek emphasized not taking her success for granted, understanding the unpredictable nature of tournaments. She expressed her satisfaction with her solid performance at Roland Garros and her determination to consistently reach the quarterfinal stage or even further.

In the upcoming quarterfinal, Swiatek is set to face Coco Gauff, the No.6 seed, in a rematch of last year’s Roland Garros final. Swiatek has emerged victorious in all six of their previous meetings, all in straight sets. This quarterfinal matchup marks a rare occurrence in the Open Era, where a French Open final rematch takes place in the following year’s quarterfinals.

Re-reported from the article originally published in India Today.