Swiatek vs Rybakina: Live Stream, Start Time & Key Stats for Today’s French Open Showdown

H2: Power Clash on Court Philippe-Chatrier Clay-court queen Iga Świątek and Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina delivered the women’s match of the tournament in Sunday’s Round-of-16 showdown at Roland Garros 2025. The long-anticipated duel—tied 4-4 on the career head-to-head coming in—had everything: ferocious baseline hitting, momentum swings and a fever-pitch Parisian crowd. H2: Rybakina’s First-Set Storm Rybakina came out red-lined, hammering 17 winners to race through the opener 6-1 in just 29 minutes. Her flat backhand repeatedly pierced the court despite the slow clay, and two early breaks left the defending champion searching for answers. H2: Świątek Turns the Tide True to her three-time French Open pedigree, Świątek adjusted by stepping back on return and adding more shape to her forehand. The Pole clawed out a 6-3 second set, saving all three break points she faced and winning 80 % of first-serve points to level the contest. H2: Decider Becomes Instant Classic The final set swung like a pendulum. Świątek broke first for 4-3, Rybakina responded with fearless return winners for 5-4, and both women dug out nerveless holds as tension crackled around Chatrier. With rally intensity eclipsing 20 shots on multiple points, each trade of blows drew roars from fans sensing history. H2: Key Stats at a Glance • Aces: Rybakina 9, Świątek 4 • Winners–Unforced: Rybakina 41-32, Świątek 38-27 • Break-point conversion: Świątek 3/8, Rybakina 3/6 • Average rally length: 6.9 shots • Net points won: Świątek 10/13, Rybakina 8/12 H2: What’s at Stake For Świątek, a victory would keep alive her bid for a fourth Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen and solidify her reign on clay. For Rybakina, a breakthrough here would mark her first Roland Garros quarter-final and cement her status as an all-surface threat after titles on grass and hard courts. H2: Live Viewing & Streaming Information • TV (US): TNT, TBS, truTV • Streaming: Max (B/R Sports Add-On), Tennis Channel Plus • UK: Eurosport & discovery+ • Worldwide: Local broadcasters via WTA/ITF agreements H2: Social Buzz & Fan Reaction #SwiatekVsRybakina trended worldwide within minutes of first serve, with former pros dubbing it “the women’s rivalry of the decade.” Stat-heads highlighted that Rybakina owns the rare distinction of a positive record against Świątek on clay, dating back to junior days. H2: Road Ahead The winner will face the survivor of Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova in a blockbuster quarter-final. With all top-five seeds still alive, the 2025 French Open is shaping up as the most competitive women’s draw in recent memory. H2: Stay Tuned for the Final Twist As of press time, the match remained delicately poised deep in the third set. Refresh this page for real-time score updates, post-match highlights and tactical analysis once the clay settles on one of the season’s defining battles.