Aryna Sabalenka arrives at the French Open as the player most likely to challenge Iga Swiatek's dominance on Parisian clay as the world number two goes in search of her second major title this season after overcoming a brief loss of form.
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 18, 2024 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
The Belarusian showcased her big-hitting to great effect as she retained her Australian Open crown in January, looking well primed to extend her dominance beyond Melbourne's hardcourts before early losses in Dubai and Indian Wells. "I fought back. I found my game. I brought everything back together and started playing on a high level," Sabalenka said of the deep run in Spain that reignited her season.
Sabalenka enjoyed a stellar 2023 campaign, backing up her success in Australia with runs to the French Open and Wimbledon semi-finals before losing in three sets to Coco Gauff in the U.S. Open title clash.
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