Iga Swiatek continued her march in direction of a second French Open title in three years when she demolished Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 to succeed in the ultimate and lengthen her profitable streak to a jaw-dropping 34 on Thursday.
The world primary conceded an early break, however made essentially the most of Kasatkina's string of unforced errors, peppering courtroom Philippe Chatrier with winners.
Poland's Swiatek, the 2020 champion, has not misplaced since February and has matched Serena William's profitable run from 2013, having now misplaced solely two units in her final 4 tournaments.
She is going to meet American teenager Coco Gauff, who beat Italy's Martina Trevisan within the different semifinal, on Saturday's showdown.
Swiatek once more performed with a ribbon within the colors of the Ukrainian flag pinned to her hat in opposition to her Russian opponent.
Russian and Belarusian gamers are allowed to compete at Roland Garros however must sit out Wimbledon as All England Membership officers barred opponents from the 2 nations because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "particular navy operation".
Belarus has been a key staging space for the invasion.
"Fairly particular second. Yeah, I am actually emotional. I am so grateful to be on this place and , be wholesome and be capable to play my sport. It is wonderful and I like taking part in right here," stated Swiatek.
"Proper after my first 12 months there was COVID and I used to be not in a position to see what number of Polish individuals would come. It is overwhelming.
"I attempt to deal with each match the identical approach. After I realise this is likely one of the largest matches of the season, it may stress me out."
Swiatek began with a double fault however held and broke within the second sport, just for Kasatkina to interrupt again and stage for 2-2.
The Russian's sport, nonetheless, was riddled with unforced errors and Swiatek collected free factors to steal her opponent's serve once more for 4-2.
She then received eight factors in a row to wrap up the opening set with a crosscourt backhand return that left Kasatkina together with her toes caught on the pink filth.
Swiatek, trying to develop into the fourth girl since 2000 - after Justine Henin, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova - to raise the Suzanne Lenglen Cup twice, stored her foot on the gasoline to take the early lead within the second set.
However Kasatkina, who had misplaced all their three encounters in straight units this season, stemmed the bleeding with a maintain for 1-1.
It was solely a short reduction for the world quantity 20, who was being bludgeoned by Swiatek's exact and highly effective forehands.
The highest seed received all of the remaining video games, permitting a sorry Kasatkina solely 9 factors within the second set, and completed it off with an ace.
I used to be too emotional, says Kasatkina after the loss
Kasatkina put her crushing defeat all the way down to nerves however the Russian will depart Roland Garros in assured temper having reached her maiden Grand Slam semi-final.
"The factor is I used to be too emotional immediately, and I could not deal with the nerves the best way I used to be in a position to do the earlier matches," the previous world quantity 10 advised reporters. "I believe that is regular.
"It was happening and off, on and off. I imply, earlier than the match I used to be truly feeling not unhealthy, however as quickly as I stepped on the courtroom, I do not know the way to describe precisely the feelings and what you're feeling inside your self. However was not common.
"I've to get used to it and attempt to discover the methods the way to handle these type of nerves. So I am completely satisfied that I skilled this one. Undoubtedly, I'll attempt to do higher subsequent time."
Kasatkina will take confidence from her run on the Parisian clay.
"It is best lead to a Grand Slam for me," she stated. "I am very proud of the extent and with the whole lot what was happening these two weeks.
"Profitable matches at all times provides you confidence, and as my coach stated, the very best drugs is to win matches."
Kasatkina, who won't be able to play this month's Wimbledon due to the ban on Russian gamers following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, will relaxation for a few days earlier than beginning preparations for the grass season.
"I am already not within the match, so I am already desirous about the long run and the way I've to handle the highway to the grass courts, which is sweet that I am not in drama mode proper now," she stated with a broad smile.
"Generally it's a must to settle for what life provides you and go along with this. I am fairly proud of what life's giving me now."
