PARIS -- Iga Swiatek took a major step forward in her quest for a record fourth straight French Open title -- and fifth overall -- when she beat Elena Rybakina 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday.

Iga Swiatek displayed remarkable resilience at the French Open, battling past Elena Rybakina to reach the quarter-finals. After a tough first set, Swiatek recovered to win 1-6, 6-3, 7-5. The defending champion will now face Elina Svitolina for a spot in the semi-final.

Swiatek will face Elina Svitolina, who sprung a surprise by knocking out fourth seed and last year's runner-up Jasmine Paolini, in the quarter-final. The 30-year-old from Ukraine saved three match points before winning 6-4 6-7 (6) 6-1 in another dramatic match.