Iga Swiatek, the world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, is poised to dominate the upcoming Paris Olympic Tennis Event. Her unparalleled success at Roland Garros, the venue for the Olympics, makes her the overwhelming favorite for the gold medal.
Swiatek has established an astonishing 32-1 record at Roland Garros over the past five years, claiming four titles in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Her current 21-match winning streak on these courts is the fourth-longest in the Open Era for women.
Beyond Roland Garros, Swiatek has extended her dominance to all clay surfaces. She has won the last three tournaments she played on clay, including Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros, amassing a 19-match winning streak.
Her tour-leading 21-1 record on clay this year further solidifies her status as the clay-court queen. Her only loss came to Elena Rybakina in the semifinals of Stuttgart in April.
In contrast to Swiatek’s dominance, the men’s field is more competitive. While four players have recorded 20 or more wins on clay this year, including Sebastian Baez, Casper Ruud, Alexander Zverev, and Luciano Darderi, none have achieved Swiatek’s level of success.
Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Roland Garros champion, has a modest 12-3 record on clay this year due to injuries. However, his talent and recent victory at Roland Garros make him a contender for the Olympic gold medal.
With her unparalleled record at Roland Garros and her current form on clay, Iga Swiatek is the clear favorite to win the women’s gold medal at the Paris Olympic Tennis Event. Her dominance on this surface is unmatched, and she will be difficult to dethrone.
