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Polish Stars Collide: Swiatek vs. Linette at Roland Garros
29 May
Summary
- Iga Swiatek and Magda Linette will compete in the French Open's third round.
- Swiatek seeks her fifth French Open title, boasting a high win rate.
- Linette previously upset Swiatek earlier this year in Miami.
Polish tennis fans globally will be keenly watching the French Open as Iga Swiatek faces fellow countrywoman Magda Linette in the women's third round. Swiatek, renowned for her dominance at Roland Garros, is aiming for another deep run in the tournament and is the clear favorite.
This encounter marks a significant matchup, especially considering Linette's prior upset victory over Swiatek earlier this year at the Miami Open. However, the shift to clay, Swiatek's strongest surface, is expected to heavily favor her performance and secure her revenge.
Swiatek has a formidable record at the French Open, with a 93% win rate, significantly higher than at other Grand Slams. She has progressed through the initial rounds with straight-set victories. Linette, who has matched her career-best Grand Slam performance by reaching the third round, has had to battle through three-set matches in her previous rounds.
