Coco Gauff Makes Feelings Clear on Iga Swiatek’s Hopes of Winning the French Open

Coco Gauff isn’t mincing words when it comes to Iga Swiatek’s chances of lifting yet another French Open title — and she’s not backing down, either.

Speaking ahead of Roland Garros, Gauff gave Swiatek her flowers, calling the world No. 1 “the player to beat on clay” and admitting that Iga’s dominance in Paris is “undeniable.” And how could it not be? Swiatek has already collected three French Open crowns and looks practically untouchable on the red dirt.

But don’t confuse Gauff’s honesty for defeatism. The American teen sensation made it equally clear that she’s not just showing up in Paris to admire Iga’s footwork — she’s there to challenge it. “If I want to win the French Open, I probably have to go through Iga,” Gauff said. “And I’m okay with that.”

This could be the makings of another classic rivalry chapter. Gauff and Swiatek have already crossed paths multiple times, including that 2022 Roland Garros final where Iga breezed past her in straight sets. But Gauff has evolved since then — stronger, mentally sharper, and armed with a few more tricks up her sleeve.

With Gauff’s fiery game and Swiatek’s clay court supremacy, fans are already circling their calendars for a possible showdown in Paris. One thing’s for sure: Coco’s not afraid of the mountain — she’s ready to climb it.

So buckle up. If these two collide in Paris, it’s going to be epic.