French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek back in Roland-Garros final after fending off brave Beatriz Haddad Maia

Iga Swiatek will defend her French Open title in the final of this year’s competition following a hard-fought 6-2 7-6(7) semi-final win over Beatriz Haddad Maia. The Polish star will face Karolina Muchova in Saturday’s showpiece match as she looks to win the title for a third time.

Ad Having been broken in the opening game of the match, Swiatek powered her way back to take the first set in dominant fashion. Roland-Garros'She's got it!' — Haddad Maia breaks Swiatek in the second setAN HOUR AGO A rocky spell at the start of the second set saw her a break down after a spirited display from the Brazilian.

However, world No. 1 Swiatek again upped the gears to break back and hold off several break points before sealing the win in a tight tie-break.

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