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Swiatek's Streak Ends, Gauff Wins French Open Title

6/12/2025

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Iga Swiatek's stunning loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the Roland Garros semi-finals shattered her impressive 26-match winning streak, plunging her to seventh in the WTA rankings—her lowest position since 2020. In a thrilling twist, Coco Gauff clinched her first French Open title, marking a triumphant return for American champions since 2015, despite the surrounding controversy.

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Iga Swiatek's stunning loss to Aryna Sabalenka in the Roland Garros semi-finals shattered her impressive 26-match winning streak, plunging her to seventh in the WTA rankings—her lowest position since 2020. In a thrilling twist, Coco Gauff clinched her first French Open title, marking a triumphant return for American champions since 2015, despite the surrounding controversy.