No. 1 Swiatek wins 30th straight in bid for French Open crown
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Make that 30 in a row for Iga Swiatek.
The top-ranked Swiatek routed Alison Riske 6-0, 6-2 to reach the third round of the French Open.
It's the longest winning streak in women's tennis since Serena Williams won 34 in a row in 2013.
The 2020 French Open champion compiled a 23-6 edge in winners over her 43rd-ranked American opponent.
The 20-year-old Polish player hasn't lost in more than three months.
On the men's side, 12th-seeded Hubert Hurkacz beat Marco Cecchinato 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the third round.
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