Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form, fitness
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Naomi Osaka returns to French Open with questions over form, fitness
Naomi Osaka returns to Roland Garros looking to banish the memories of her withdrawal 12 months ago, but hampered by concerns over her clay-court form and fitness. The former world number one pulled out of last year's French Open ahead of the second round, citing mental health issues. She had been threatened with expulsion and fined by organisers over her refusal to attend press conferences.
Red-hot Swiatek primed to claim second French Open title
PARIS : The women's tournament at the French Open has often sprung surprise winners but it is hard to see anyone other than Iga Swiatek lifting the Suzanne Lenglen Cup on the Parisian clay this year.
'Favourite' Iga Swiatek still beatable over three unpredictable sets at 2022 French Open - Mats Wilander
Iga Swiatek’s stunning winning run could be ended at the French Open by the unpredictability of three-set tennis, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. The world No.1 goes into the second Grand Slam of the year on the back of 28 straight victories, making her the overwhelming favourite for the title at Roland-Garros — having won the trophy for the first time in 2020.
Serena Williams: Is Iga Świątek the next star to dominate women’s tennis?
Iga Świątek extended her incredible winning streak to 28 consecutive matches after triumphing at the Italian Open.
Swiatek on streak entering French Open, with Ukraine on mind
If there's been one point during Iga Swiatek's three-month unbeaten run that encapsulates why the top-ranked player has become nearly impossible to beat, it's surely a 19-shot rally she won against Ons Jabeur in the Italian Open final on Sunday.
Sizzling Swiatek cements number one spot ahead of French Open
Iga Swiatek, who won her fifth tournament in a row in Rome on Sunday, will go into the French Open as top seed after consolidating her place as world number one on Monday.