Iga Swiatek overcomes second-set wobble to beat Danka Kovinic and progress to fourth round at French Open

Iga Swiatek overcame a second-set wobble to beat Danka Kovinic 6-3 7-5 to progress to the fourth round of the French Open. The Polish superstar looked set for serene progression after sealing the first set 6-3 and then leading 4-1 in the second.

However, Kovinic secured two breaks of her own in the second to lead 5-4 to put herself on the cusp of forcing a decider. Ad/> Swiatek then showed her mettle to secure a decisive break in the 11th game of the second set, before serving it out.

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