French Open Boss Amélie Mauresmo Warns: Struggling Iga Swiatek Cannot Be Written Off

Think Iga Swiatek’s recent wobbles mean she’s out of the French Open picture? Think again. Tournament director and former world No. 1 Amélie Mauresmo has a message for the doubters: Don’t ever count out the Queen of Clay.

Despite some rocky results leading up to Roland Garros, Swiatek remains the woman to beat on red dirt—and Mauresmo knows it. “She might not be at her peak right now, but champions find their form when it matters most,” Mauresmo declared, brushing aside concerns that Iga’s aura is fading.

Let’s not forget: Swiatek’s record on clay is jaw-dropping. With multiple French Open titles under her belt before turning 23, she’s already carved her name into the terre battue. Yes, she’s had a few stumbles this season, but if history tells us anything, it’s that Swiatek knows how to flip the switch when the stakes are sky-high.

Mauresmo’s warning isn’t just lip service—it’s a reminder that even in a slump, Swiatek’s floor is higher than most players’ ceilings. And with the Roland Garros spotlight now burning bright, the pressure could be the very spark she needs to catch fire.

So to anyone writing early obituaries for Swiatek’s title defense—tread carefully. The lioness might be pacing quietly for now, but Mauresmo’s betting she’s about to pounce. And if Iga finds her rhythm in Paris? The rest of the field better brace for impact.