In Saturday's French Open final, Iga Swiatek emerges as the clear favorite to claim her third consecutive Roland Garros title against surprising finalist Jasmine Paolini of Italy. Swiatek, the world No. 1 from Poland, aims to join an elite group including Justine Henin, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf by lifting the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen for the fourth time in the Open era.
Despite being compared to clay-court legend Rafael Nadal, Swiatek humbly acknowledges the honor while focusing on her own journey and consistency in Paris. The 23-year-old has an impeccable record in Grand Slam finals and seeks to extend her dominance against Paolini, whom she has defeated in their previous encounters.
Paolini, experiencing a breakthrough year, reaches her first Grand Slam final after a remarkable transformation, defeating strong opponents like Mirra Andreeva and Elena Rybakina en route. The Italian, ranked 15th in the world, reflects on her improbable journey and aims to emulate compatriot Francesca Schiavone's French Open triumph.
While Swiatek remains focused on maintaining her top form and delivering another strong performance, Paolini faces the challenge of her career, having risen from lower-tier tournaments to the brink of French Open glory. Despite the odds against her, Paolini is determined to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity and vie for the prestigious title against the current powerhouse of women's tennis.
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