The French Open championship is not just about the trophy, but also the No. 1 ranking, which is at stake if Iga Swiatek meets Aryna Sabalenka in the final. However, both players need to work hard to get to the final. Sabalenka will play Karolina Muchova in the semifinals, while Swiatek will face Beatriz Haddad Maia. Sabalenka has not lost in Grand Slam action this year, having won her first major title at the Australian Open in January. Swiatek has not been challenged much at Roland Garros this year, having not dropped a set yet. In the men’s semifinals, No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz will play No. 3 Novak Djokovic, while Casper Ruud will face Alexander Zverev. The matches begin at noon local time in Paris, with the mixed doubles final first, followed by the women’s singles semifinals.
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