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In a twist that had tennis Twitter clutching its pearls, Iga Swiatek—world No. 1 and three-time French Open champ—might not snag the top seed in Paris. Panic? Please. According to Serena Williams’ former coach, there’s zero reason for Swiatek or her fans to lose sleep. And if anyone knows a thing or two about dominating Roland Garros with a target on your back, it’s someone from Team Serena.
The unnamed coach (but we’re guessing it’s Patrick Mouratoglou, the king of cryptic commentary) says that seeding isn’t everything—especially when you’ve already made Court Philippe-Chatrier your personal kingdom. “Iga doesn’t need the number next to her name to prove she’s the favorite,” he reportedly explained. “Her record on clay speaks louder than any seeding ever could.”
Translation: numbers are nice, but fear is earned. And right now, nobody instills more dread on clay than Swiatek.
Sure, a lower seeding could mean facing tougher opponents earlier. But let’s be honest—who’s really eager to face Iga in the first week? Or the second? Spoiler alert: no one.
The coach also pointed out that Serena herself often won Slams as a lower seed, even unseeded in some returns. Greatness isn’t dictated by draw sheets—it’s defined by domination. And Swiatek’s got plenty of that in spades.
So breathe easy, Iga fans. Whether she’s seeded first or fifth, the Queen of Clay is still very much in charge. Let the games begin.
Musa
Olaniyi Ayoola
