world number 1 Iga Swiatek stands out against marathon runner Beatriz Haddad Maia… Follow the second semi-final

She spent just over six hours on Parisian clay and even 2022 finalist Coco Gauff ate the dust. Iga Swiatek faces, Thursday, June 8, Beatriz Haddad Maia, seeded n°14, for a third final at Roland-Garros. The world number 1 is irresistible on this Philippe-Chatrier court, having signed a 12th consecutive victory at Porte d’Auteuil against the American in the previous round, her 23rd in her last 24 games here.

Conversely, the Brazilian is a real marathon runner. Beatriz Haddad Maia is the player to have spent the most time on the Parisian ocher (12:55) and she has two particularly stunning victories. In the quarter, she indeed found the resources to surprise the Tunisian and 7th in the WTA ranking, Ons Jabeur. Above all, she had made the show in the eighth against the Spanish Sara Sorribes Tormo, winning 6-7[3], 6-3, 7-5 after 3:51 of combat, becoming the winner of the third longest match in the history of the tournament among women. Follow this match live with commentary.