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Swiatek Dominates on Opening Day of French Open
On the opening day of the 2023 French Open, Iga Swiatek, the heavy favorite for the clay-court title in Paris, asserted her dominance with a straight-sets victory. Swiatek, who had recently won back-to-back clay-court titles in Madrid and Rome, cruised through the first set before facing a brief challenge in the second. However, the world number one stepped up her game when needed, securing the win.
“I think it’s too early.” She added, “I’m really proud of my achievements, and this has always been my favorite surface.”
When asked about being considered the “Queen of Clay,” a nod to Rafael Nadal’s renowned nickname, Swiatek remained humble, stating,
Amid the rain delays that disrupted much of Monday’s play, Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova managed to complete a commanding 6-1, 6-3 victory over Spain’s Rebeka Masarova. Similarly, Ons Jabeur, who is still seeking her first Grand Slam title after three runner-up finishes, easily dispatched American wildcard Sachia Vickery with a 6-3, 6-2 result.
As the day progressed, other notable players, including US Open champion Coco Gauff and Britain’s Harriet Dart, were set to take the court.
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