Iga Świątek Faces Emma Raducanu in Roland Garros Second Round

PARIS, France – Iga Świątek, the reigning champion, took on Emma Raducanu in the second round of the 2025 Roland Garros tournament on May 28.

Raducanu, who won the US Open in 2021, faced a challenging opponent. Świątek came into the match with a perfect 4-0 record against Raducanu in their previous meetings.

In the first set, Raducanu and Świątek exchanged points, but Świątek quickly took control of the match with her aggressive play. After a tight start, she broke Raducanu’s serve, taking the lead at 4-1 in the set.

The match was held indoors as players warmed up with the roof closed. Świątek displayed her powerful forehand and aggressive baseline game, which put pressure on Raducanu.

As they battled for points, there were several crucial moments, including Świątek’s ability to capitalize on Raducanu’s mistakes. By the time the set reached its peak, Świątek was not only winning points but also gaining momentum.

Raducanu struggled with her serve, making only one ace compared to Świątek’s impressive performance. Overall, Świątek demonstrated her form as the defending champion, maintaining poise and confidence against her rival.

Should Świątek win, she could face either Jaqueline Cristian or Sara Bejlek in the next round.

The match marked a significant encounter in the ongoing tournament, with both players seeking to advance further. Fans tuning in eagerly anticipated who would emerge victorious.