Tim Henman backing Iga Swiatek for French Open success and 'not concerned' about Emma Raducanu coaching changes

Tim Henman says he is «loving» the way Iga Swiatek is playing and thinks she has all the elements in her game to continue her stunning form at the French Open. World No. 1 Swiatek has won her last 28 matches in a row and is a strong favourite to lift a second Grand Slam title in Paris.

Ad/> The last player to beat Swiatek was Jelena Ostapenko in Dubai in February, but former British No. 1 Henman does not see anyone stopping her soon. Roland-GarrosFrench Open: Who has the best draw? Who are the dark horses?5 HOURS AGO «I was in Miami and I was in Rome last week, and I have watched nearly all her matches,” Henman told Eurosport.

“I love the way she's playing. We always talk about the three aspects in tennis, technical, physical and mental. And in each area she is she is really maximising her play.

Her strategy is very simple. She's got huge power off both wings off the forehand and the backhand side. »She's moving well, so it's difficult to put her under pressure, but if you drop the ball short, she is very good at going down the line on both wings.

She's playing on her terms. She's the one that is dictating, she is in control of the outcome of the matches. Swiatek, Raducanu to face qualifiers in first round French Open: Who has the best draw? «And then you add her physicality on the court which has improved.

I think she's faster. When she has to she's defending better. Mentally, she's very focused and her concentration is not wavering during the matches and she's out there with a clear plan.