Iga Swiatek's dominance at Roland Garros has fuelled rival Aryna Sabalenka's desire to improve going into this year's French Open, the world number two said on Friday.
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 18, 2024 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Guglielmo MangiapaneIga Swiatek's dominance at Roland Garros has fuelled rival Aryna Sabalenka's desire to improve going into this year's French Open, the world number two said on Friday.
Swiatek, who has won three of the last four French Open tournaments, also emerged victorious in the last three meetings between the two, including the recent claycourt finals of the Madrid Open and Italian Open. "I'm focusing on myself, on things I have to improve and get better at so I have a chance against her on the clay court and especially here at Roland Garros," the Belarusian, who will be seeded second at the French Open, added.
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