Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion, has successfully defended her title with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over Leolia Jeanjean. The world number one is now poised to achieve a remarkable feat of winning three consecutive titles at Roland Garros, something last accomplished by Justine Henin in 2007.
Having recently won clay-court titles in Madrid and Rome, Swiatek is the heavy favourite for the French Open crown. Despite a minor setback in the second set, she was able to elevate her game and secure victory. Although some have nicknamed her ‘Queen of Clay’, Swiatek humbly believes it’s too early to make such bold claims, emphasizing her strong connection to the clay surface.
The tournament has already seen rain delays on Monday but other players like Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur have managed to secure their victories while stars like Coco Gauff and Harriet Dart are still set to play. With each passing day, it becomes increasingly clear that this year’s French Open will be an exciting battle for supremacy on the court.
