Is Iga Swiatek unstoppable?
Technically no, but wow the Pole is playing dreamland tennis. 17 successive match victories, including the rare Indian Wells-Miami Open double, have propelled the 20-year-old to the world No.1 ranking.
In fine fettle, striking fearlessly, Iga Swiatek is going to take some stopping.
Add on top of her current form, the Pole relishes the return to clay and it’s understandable why as the Roland-Garros 2020 and Rome 2021 champion.
“Clay court, even though I'm not going to win all the tournaments or something, I still feel the most comfortable there,” stated Swiatek. “But no matter the results, it's all fun for me.”
The hype and scrutiny as the No.1 player may become a factor, but Swiatek has spoken about being the “same Iga.” Headstrong Swiatek isn’t going to have her head turned.
“I feel confident. Last time I played on clay was a year ago, I'm going to see how I'm going to play there.
“I always have that extra motivation before Roland Garros, so I'm pretty sure it's going to happen also this year, and I'm just gonna be working hard. But the results we are going to see. I can't promise anything.”
In current form it’s another build-up title and a silverware showdown on Court Philippe Chatrier.