With 2022 just over a month to go, the expectations of fans for the French Open have begun to heat up.
Clay season has begun and it's time for players to dust off their shoes and start enjoying their unique slides on clay.
Clay season as well as Roland Garros has many stories, and here only a few key questions about the road to the French Open have been selected.
Is Swatak unstoppable?
Technically, no. Blockable.
However, the Poles are playing fantastic tennis. A 17-game winning streak, including back-to-back sunshine doubles, pushed the 20-year-old Polish female straight ahead of the world number one spot.
Swataker's performance is eye-catching and fearless, but it may also stop at some point.
In addition to their current good form, the Polish women prefer to return to clay as champions of the 2020 French Open and Roma 2021, which is easy to understand.
"Back on clay, even though it's impossible to win all the tournaments or anything else, I still feel the most comfortable playing on clay. Whatever the outcome, it's all fun for me. Swataker said so.
As the world number one in women's tennis, widely publicized by the WTA and scrutinized by fans around the world, it may become a factor affecting Svatek. But she said she was still "the same Iga." She should not be burdened by fame and mental strength.
"At the moment, I feel more confident. The last time I played on clay was a year ago, and I needed to see how I should play on clay.
Before Roland Garros, I always had extra motivation, so pretty sure this year will be the same. All I have to do is train hard. We'll see the final result, but I can't guarantee anything. ”
In Svatek's current form, the big hit of the French Open is none other than her, and the Philippe Chatier Stadium in Roland Garros may become the world's number one show.
So the question is, who will be swatecker's challenger and grab the world's number one?
Swatek is also fully aware that there will be some ups and downs in his form and that there will be a slow process in the transition to clay, which may become an opportunity for other players.
Defending champion Krechkova will be the main contender. World number three Bardoza will continue her good form, and reaching the quarter-finals of the French Open last summer is a testament to her ability to achieve good results.
Heartbroken, Sakkari was saddened to have lost the match point in last year's French Open semi-final four against Krechkova. But the 26-year-old Sakkari's super athleticism and undefeated spirit have become an integral part of reaching the deeper rounds of the tournament.
Gauff and Jabbar are strong contenders for the race, as are former champions Muguruza and Ostapenko. If the feel of playing is hot, there are not many players who can stop them.
18-year French Open champion Halep is very much looking forward to this year. She hired Serena Williams' coach, Moratoglu, as part of a "new chapter" in her career. Swatak and Halep each won one in the Roland-Garros showdown, and who will have the last laugh in their third encounter? Let's wait and see!
In addition to the above players, Sabalenka also needs to be on the list.
Last summer, world number five Sabarenka played two fierce three-set clashes with retired Barty to prove his clay prowess. Batistuttgart won the title, while Sabalenka was crowned in Madrid for revenge.
(Source: House of Tennis Original Author: ALEX SHARP Translation: Lynn)