Iga Swiatek said her battling win against Elena Rybakina in the French Open last 16 on Sunday felt like a “confirmation” she has put her poor form behind her as she seeks a record-equaling fourth consecutive Coupe Suzanne Lenglen.

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. Swiatek, who has struggled for top form this year and whose last final was at Roland-Garros 12 months ago,

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.