Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 Poland's Iga Swiatek in action during her first round match against Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
PARIS (Reuters) -Defending champion Iga Swiatek cruised past Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia 6-3 6-3 and into the second round of the French Open on Monday, launching her quest for a record fourth straight women's title.
The Pole, a four-time champion who is now on a 22-match winning run in Paris having won the last three titles, is looking to become the first female player to win four straight French Open crowns in the professional era since 1968.
