'Very complete' Iga Swiatek has edge over Daria Kasatkina ahead of French Open semi-final, says Alex Corretja

Alex Corretja believes Daria Kasatkina will find it difficult to deal with Iga Swiatek’s “complete” game when the two face off in the French Open semi-final. Despite not being at her best, Swiatek produced her 33th successive win to overcome Jessica Pegula 6-4 7-5(5) to reach the semi-finals of Roland-Garros for the second time in her career. No.

20 seed Kasatkina, meanwhile, beat Veronika Kudermetova 6-4 7-5(5) to progress to the final four. Ad/> Corretja thinks world No. 1 Swiatek’s remarkable run of form means she will have the advantage when the pair meet on Philippe-Chatrier on Thursday afternoon.

Roland-Garros'No she didn't!' — Controversy over double-bounce as Swiatek wins key point2 HOURS AGO “I think she does [have a psychological advantage due to her winning run], of course,” the Spaniard told Alize Lim after Swiatek’s straight-sets win. “She’s won so many matches everybody respects you and also you [opponents] have some doubts about whether they will be able to beat her. “Because when you are winning and winning from one side you feel like you know what to do in every moment, and on the other side you doubt if you are going to hurt her game, so I think it’s tough when you know she’s been winning so many matches in a row, yes.

“[Swiatek’s] movement is better, of course, and I think also she is hitting more secure, hitting a little bit of more spin on her forehand because it gives her the chance to then step into the court. Also, her backhand is working very well across and down the line, like she did on match point and her serve is also good. “So I think, overall, she is very complete and it’s very difficult to find a spot where you can hurt her.