Should Swiatek win, this will be her third French Open title. She defeated Haddad Maia 6-2, 7-6 (9/7). She improves her record in Paris to 27-2. If she wins, she will be the first woman to do so since Justine Henin in 2007.
She is also the youngest woman to make it through the three finals since Monica Seles.
“It’s really amazing. Honestly, It’s tough to play such a long tournament and I’m pretty happy I am able to play consistently and every year have a good result here, and I am pretty excited for Saturday,” said Swiatek.
Her opponent Haddad Maia was the first Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam semifinals since Maria Bueno in 1968.
“It wasn’t easy, she’s a fighter and she showed that,” said Swiatek.
“I knew I had to be ready for every game and that the momentum could change really quickly and that’s why I played so well in the tie-breaker.”
Muchova, for her part, upset Sabalenka in three sets in the semifinals.
“I don’t really know what happened. It’s unbelievable, I tried to keep fighting and it worked. I’m so happy,” said Muchova after her 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 surprise win against Sabalenka.
Sabalenka was clearly upset by the loss, saying: “I had a lot of opportunities, and I didn’t use it. I’m very disappointed with this tough loss.”
“I definitely have to learn something from this match and come back stronger.”