Summary
Emma Raducanu will face Iga Swiatek in the second round of the French Open. Raducanu has lost all previous matches against Swiatek, who is a top player on clay courts. Though Swiatek is a strong competitor, she has struggled with some parts of her game recently, which Raducanu might use to her advantage.
Key Facts
- Emma Raducanu will play Iga Swiatek in the French Open second round.
- Raducanu is 22 years old and recently defeated Wang Xinyu.
- Swiatek, nicknamed the 'Queen of Clay,' has won four of the last five French Open tournaments.
- Raducanu has lost all four previous matches against Swiatek.
- Swiatek has won 22 matches in a row at the French Open but has not reached a final since last year's tournament.
- Swiatek has struggled with her forehand during this clay-court season.
- Raducanu’s forehand has improved and is considered a strong part of her game.
- Raducanu is currently ranked 41st in the world.
