After ousting Poland's Magda Linette from Roland Garros, world No. 3 Iga Świątek is gearing up to face the 2026 clay season's most in-form player — Marta Kostyuk — in the fourth round.
The highly anticipated matchup pits world four-time French Open champion Świątek against Kostyuk’s 15-match clay-court winning streak.
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Despite Kostyuk's recent prowess, Świątek remains the gold standard on the red dirt.
The Polish star boasts a 93% win rate at the annual Paris Grand Slam, adding to a 43-3 tournament record. Only Chris Evert and Steffi Graf have claimed more French Open titles.
Świątek booked her spot in the Round of 16 with a 6-4, 6-4 third-round win over compatriot Magda Linette, avenging a recent Miami Open defeat.
However, the former world No. 1 faces a new test as the tournament turns to its second week.
Kostyuk earned her spot in the French Open's Round of 16 by playing some of the best tennis of her career. The Ukrainian international has dominated the surface this season, building her winnings streak on raw power and defensive grit.
Of course, the athletes have met before. Świątek has yet to drop a set to the Ukrainian across three professional encounters — including a 6-3, 6-4 2021 French Open fourth-round victory.
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Świątek will meet Kostyuk on Sunday, May 31st, live on TNT Sports.
