Swiatek won in straight sets over Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-1 in the semifinals while Sabalenka defeated Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1. The finals will be played on Saturday.
The two have a head-to-head record of 5-2 in Swiatek’s favor.
It is one of the best rivalries in tennis today and is the first time in a while that the World Number 1 and World Number 2 will face off against each other on clay court.
“I really want to have this revenge,” Sabalenka said. “You always have to fight really, really hard against Iga. I’m ready for that.”
Just based on the Head to Head, Swiatek has the advantage over Sabalenka. Plus there was that time last year when Swiatek was undefeated and had an impressive 37-match winning streak.
“I really want to have this revenge,” Sabalenka said. “You always have to fight really, really hard against Iga. I’m ready for that.”
The two met against each other in Stuttgart where Swiatek won. Many believe that this week’s final will be a repeat of that.
But, Sabalenka is hopeful and she says she’s not rushing to win.
“I don’t have to rush things,” Sabalenka said after defeating Sakkari. “I just have to wait for my opportunity and I just have to, yeah, take it and go for it.”