Tennis: Swiatek, already too strong for Roland-Garros?

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Tennis: Swiatek, already too strong for Roland-Garros?

Published on April 24, 2023 at 6:50 p.m.

Returning to kick off his clay-court season in Stuttgart last week, Iga Swiatek found his way back to winning ways. The Polish, very comfortable on this surface, won the 13th title of her career at only 21 years old and repositioned herself largely, she who had not shown exceptional domination in 2023. But she seems to be back to show everyone who’s boss for the next two months…

Almost a month away Roland-Garros, Every Swiatek has just laid a first stone in the construction of a new title in Grand Slam. The world number 1 was impressive in Stuttgart in a tournament that brought together almost all the best players in the world. AT Madridshe will obviously be the big favorite even if she had not taken part in the event last year, favoring the tournament of Rome.

The earth, its surface

His explosion at Roland-Garros in 2020 was really nothing risky. Since this tournament which she won, Every Swiatek won 41 matches for only 3 defeats on the surface, delirious statistics which testify to his extreme ease. With the level of confidence she has, she can claim to win all the tournaments in which she participates. In the Spanish capital, she could find Emma Raducanu from the second round and Elena Rybakinaone of his fallers in 2023, is also on his way.

Almost invincible in big matches

Since his first final on the circuit WTA To Lugano in 2019 in a WTA 250, Every Swiatek has built a more than confusing track record. The Pole has had a string of high-flying performances in the biggest tournaments, so much so that she has never reached the final of a tournament in this category again. In fact, it only counts WTA 500 in her list of titles as the most modest titles, she who nevertheless ended up losing two finals in recent months.

A smaller margin?

The observation that we can make of this German week is also that of a slightly less overwhelming domination. Every Swiatek still left a set on the way against Karolina Pliskova and the final was not easy against her runner-up in the standings, Aryna Sabalenka. The level may have tightened between her and her competitors, which could still leave a good suspense.