Iga Swiatek, the world's top-ranked tennis player, commenced her pursuit of a third consecutive Roland Garros title with an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 victory over French qualifier Léolia Jeanjean on Monday. This triumph extended her remarkable winning streak in Paris to 15 matches.
Swiatek, who had won her previous 12 matches before arriving at the French Open, including back-to-back titles in Madrid and Rome, made light work of Jeanjean in a match that lasted just 61 minutes. The Pole converted all three break opportunities in the opening set, which she claimed in 30 minutes.
Jeanjean briefly raised the spirits of the Chatrier crowd by breaking Swiatek's serve at the start of the second set. However, Swiatek quickly regained control, breaking back immediately and winning 10 consecutive points to move within a game of victory. She sealed the match with a powerful forehand that set up three match points, converting with a backhand into the open court.
Swiatek's next opponent will be former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka, who overcame a tough three-set battle with Italian Lucia Bronzetti on Sunday. Osaka has won four Grand Slam titles but has historically struggled on clay.
Swiatek's dominance on clay is undeniable. She has won the Roland Garros title three times in the past four years, losing only one match in Paris since 2021. Her 2024 clay-court season began with a surprising loss in the semifinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, but she quickly rebounded with victories in Madrid and Rome.
Jeanjean, a 28-year-old qualifier, enjoyed a memorable run at Roland Garros in 2022, where she stunned former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova en route to the third round. However, she proved to be no match for Swiatek, who is the overwhelming favorite to win a fourth title at the French Open.
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