World number one Aryna Sabalenka moved a step closer to a maiden French Open title by taking out four-time champion Iga Swiatek in their blockbuster semi-final.
Belarus' Sabalenka earned a 7-6 (7-1) 4-6 6-0 victory to end fifth seed Swiatek's 26-match winning run at the tournament.
After a slow start at Roland Garros, Poland's Swiatek fought back to level but Sabalenka dominated a 24-minute deciding set.
Sabalenka, whose three Grand Slam titles have all come on hard surfaces, has never reached the Paris final before.
"It feels incredible but the job is not done yet.