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World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in a blockbuster French Open semi-final between two title contenders.
Sabalenka edged a tight quarter-final against China’s Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 7-6, 6-3 on Tuesday.
Poland’s Swiatek then came through 6-1, 7-5 against Elina Svitolina to set up a fascinating last-four encounter.
Belarusian Sabalenka replaced fifth-ranked Swiatek as world number one in October last year.
The pair have met 12 times, with Swiatek leading the head-to-head 8-4 – but they have not met at a major since the 2022 US Open semi-finals.
Swiatek has won four of the past five Roland Garros titles, while Sabalenka is bidding for her first Paris trophy.
Sabalenka says she hopes her dominance will convert to a title.
Aryna Sabalenka.
Swiatek says she has to be focus against Sabalenka.
Iga Swiatek.
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