French Open 2025: Swiatek into third round, faces Ostapenko threat
Synopsis
Swiatek scraped through with 38 unforced errors and a 37% first-serve rate — yet still broke Bejlek seven times and extended her streak to the third round at all 24 Grand Slams this decade. The real story is what may come next: Jelena Ostapenko, who has never lost to Swiatek in six meetings, including on clay last year, could be waiting in round three at Roland Garros.
Key Takeaways
Iga Swiatek defeated Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the French Open third round on 27 May 2025 .
Swiatek committed 38 unforced errors and landed just 37% of first serves, yet broke Bejlek seven times .
The Polish star has now reached the third round at all 24 Grand Slams played this decade — second only to Djokovic's streak of 25 in the 2010s.
Jelena Ostapenko holds a 6-0 head-to-head record over Swiatek and is a potential third-round opponent.
Swiatek is a four-time Roland Garros champion, having won in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024 .
Iga Swiatek advanced to the women's singles third round at the French Open on Wednesday, 27 May, defeating Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 in a 1 hour 31 minute contest at Roland Garros. The four-time champion controlled the match throughout, even as her performance was far from flawless.
How the Match Unfolded
The opening set was deceptively comfortable on the scoreboard, but Swiatek's serve was unreliable from the start. The No. 3 seed landed just 37 percent of her first serves and was broken twice in the second round clash, with the first set alone stretching 46 minutes.
The second set was equally laboured early on — the opening game dragged for close to 10 minutes, and the pair had already surpassed the one-hour mark by the time Swiatek held for 1-0. She ultimately finished with 38 unforced errors against just 17 winners, yet her dominance at the net told a different story: she won 8 of 11 net points and broke No. 35-ranked Bejlek seven times.
A Decade-Long Grand Slam Record
The 24-year-old from Poland has now reached the third round at all 24 Grand Slam events played this decade — a remarkable streak of consistency. In the Open Era, only Novak Djokovic produced a longer run to open a decade, reaching the third round at the first 25 majors of the 2010s. Swiatek, who claimed the Roland Garros title in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024, is chasing a record fifth crown.
The Ostapenko Problem
Swiatek is next scheduled to face either fellow Polish player Magda Linette or Jelena Ostapenko, the 2017 Roland Garros champion. The prospect of an Ostapenko meeting looms large: the Latvian holds a remarkable 6-0 head-to-head advantage over Swiatek, including a clay-court win in Stuttgart last year.
Notably, Ostapenko's breakthrough Paris title came nearly a decade ago, yet her dominance over the world's best clay-court player in recent years makes her one of the tournament's most intriguing wildcards. This comes amid a broader pattern of Swiatek occasionally struggling against heavy-hitting opponents who disrupt her baseline rhythm.
What to Watch Next
Should Ostapenko come through against Linette, the third-round clash would be one of the most anticipated matches of the fortnight — a test of whether Swiatek can finally solve the puzzle that has stumped her six times. A seventh defeat at the hands of Ostapenko, on clay in Paris, would represent a significant psychological and competitive hurdle in Swiatek's bid for a fifth French Open title.
Point of View
But the scoreline flatters her. A 37% first-serve rate and 38 unforced errors against a No. 35-ranked opponent is not the form of a dominant champion — it is the form of someone who can still grind out wins on sheer class alone. The more pressing question is Ostapenko: six wins from six, including on clay, is not a fluke. It is a matchup problem Swiatek has never solved, and solving it in Paris — on the sport's most unforgiving surface for momentum players — would be the real test of her title credentials this fortnight.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in Swiatek's second round match at French Open 2025?
Iga Swiatek defeated Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 in 1 hour and 31 minutes in the second round of the French Open on 27 May 2025. Swiatek broke Bejlek seven times despite committing 38 unforced errors.
Who could Swiatek face in the third round at Roland Garros 2025?
Swiatek is scheduled to face either Polish player Magda Linette or Jelena Ostapenko in the third round. Ostapenko, the 2017 Roland Garros champion, is considered the more dangerous opponent given her 6-0 head-to-head record over Swiatek.
What is Jelena Ostapenko's head-to-head record against Swiatek?
Ostapenko leads the head-to-head against Swiatek 6-0, including a clay-court victory in Stuttgart last year. The Latvian's perfect record over the world No. 3 makes her one of the most feared potential opponents in the draw.
How many times has Swiatek won the French Open?
Swiatek has won the French Open four times, in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. She is chasing a record fifth title at Roland Garros in 2025.
What Grand Slam streak has Swiatek achieved this decade?
Swiatek has reached the third round at all 24 Grand Slam events played this decade, the longest active streak of its kind. Only Novak Djokovic produced a longer run to start a decade, reaching the third round at his first 25 majors of the 2010s.
