Preview: French Open – Rebecca Sramkova vs. Iga Swiatek – Prediction, Form, Head-to-Head

Let’s be honest—on paper, this one looks like a mismatch. World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, queen of the red dirt and reigning Roland Garros champion, takes on Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova, a qualifier with heart but nowhere near the résumé. But this is tennis, and Paris loves a plot twist.

Swiatek enters the French Open as the overwhelming favorite—not just in this match, but to lift the Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen yet again. She’s in blistering form, coming off titles in Madrid and Rome, and looking every bit the clay-court assassin we’ve come to know. Her footwork? Balletic. Her forehand? Lethal. Her confidence? Unshakeable.

Meanwhile, Sramkova is no household name, but she’s been quietly grinding her way up the rankings. She fought through qualifying with gritty, gutsy wins and is playing some of the best tennis of her career. But now she faces the ultimate boss level—Swiatek at Roland Garros. Gulp.

Their head-to-head? Nonexistent. This will be their first-ever meeting, and while that adds a layer of intrigue, Sramkova’s in for a baptism by fire. Swiatek has dropped just one set in her last 15 French Open matches. Her court sense and adaptability make her near-untouchable on clay.

Prediction: Unless the tennis gods have a serious sense of humor, Swiatek should cruise in straight sets. But don’t sleep on Sramkova’s spirit—she’ll swing freely and fight hard.

Still, expect a masterclass from Iga. This is her house. And she’s not planning to give up the keys anytime soon.