Iga Swiatek’s Bid for Fifth French Open Boosted by Win and Jelena Ostapenko Exit

The stars may be aligning for Iga Swiatek in Paris—again.

The world No. 1 continued her ruthless march through Roland Garros with yet another clinical win, and this time, she got a little help from the draw gods. Jelena Ostapenko, one of the few players who’s had Swiatek’s number in recent matchups, made an early exit from the tournament, sending shockwaves through the women’s field—and a quiet sigh of relief from Camp Iga.

Let’s be honest: Ostapenko has been a bit of a kryptonite for Swiatek. Her wild-card aggression and fearless baseline game have unsettled the Polish star in past encounters. With Ostapenko out of the picture, one of the biggest threats to Iga’s clay-court crown has just vanished. Suddenly, that path to a fifth French Open title looks a little less treacherous.

Not that Swiatek needs charity. Her dominance on clay is unmatched, her footwork looks like ballet in sneakers, and her forehand is still striking fear into tennis mortals. She’s playing with that blend of calm authority and silent intensity that’s become her trademark.

But in Grand Slam tennis, it’s never just about form—it’s about timing, momentum, and yes, a bit of luck. And with each passing round, Swiatek is building the kind of steam that only legends know how to generate.

The Ostapenko exit may have closed one dramatic chapter, but it’s also cleared the way for Swiatek to write her next. And if her racquet keeps doing the talking, we may just be witnessing a dynasty in the making.

Clay queen? Try empress in the making.