Four-Time Champ Iga Swiatek Not Taking Anything for Granted at French Open Amid Tough Clay Season
- On Monday, May 25, 2026, four-time champion Iga Swiatek defeated French Open debutante Emerson Jones 6-1, 6-2 in exactly one hour on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
- Seeking to strengthen her clay-court campaign, Swiatek recently hired Francisco Roig, who previously worked with 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal.
- With temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius, Swiatek managed a blister on her right hand after the opening set, saying, "I'm just really happy to play on this court."
- Fellow contender Elena Rybakina also advanced to the second round on Monday, securing a comfortable opening victory over Slovenian Veronika Erjavec.
- Advancing to the second round, Swiatek will next face Czech Sara Bejlek for a place in the third round.
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The four-time French Open winner Iga Swiatek has entered the second round of Roland Garros in a confident manner. At 6:1,6:2 on Whit Monday, 17-year-old Australian Emerson Jones was not a hurdle. "I am really happy with my performance. It was a solid match from beginning to end, said the Polish, who had shown fluctuating performances in recent months and trained in preparation for the tournament with sand court king Rafael Nadal. Rome winner Eli…
PARIS (AP) — The difference was enormous on paper and it ended up being so on the field as well.
Need to stay humble: Iga Swiatek after cruising through French Open first-round
French Open 2026: Iga Swiatek brushed aside debutant Emerson Jones 6-1, 6-2 in just one hour at Roland Garros. The efficient start, despite a brief finger blister concern, came amid her coaching change and a titleless clay season.
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