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Iga Swiatek, the world's top-ranked women's tennis player, is poised to make history at the French Open. She is on the cusp of joining Justine Henin as the only women to win three consecutive titles at Roland Garros since the Open era began in 1968.
Swiatek's dominance on clay is unparalleled. She has won the last two French Open titles, dropping only one set in the process. She has also won the Madrid and Rome Masters this year, becoming only the third woman to achieve the "dirty double" of winning all three clay-court Slams in the same season.
Swiatek's success is due to her exceptional movement, power, and precision on clay. She is able to slide and smash with ease, making her a formidable opponent on the surface.
Her dominance has drawn comparisons to some of the greatest women's tennis players of all time, including Serena Williams and Chris Evert. Evert, a seven-time French Open champion, believes that Swiatek has the potential to surpass her record.
However, Swiatek faces a tough draw at this year's French Open. She could potentially face four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the second round and 2021 champion Barbora Krejcikova in the fourth round.
Despite the challenges, Swiatek remains the favorite to win the title. She is in excellent form and has the experience and confidence to overcome any obstacle.
A third straight French Open title would be a major milestone in Swiatek's career. It would also be a perfect preparation for the Olympics, which will be held on the same clay courts in Paris later this year.
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