Rafa-type record in reach?
Swiatek has already won three titles at Roland-Garros, just one shy of her idol Rafael Nadal’s tally at the same age of 22.
The double-defending champion is compiling the kind of dominance in the vein of the 14-time champion, the widely regarded ‘King of Clay.’
The top seed is taking it all in her stride, however, when Marion Bartoli hailed her as the ‘Queen of Clay’ during the on-court interview, Swiatek was keen to play down the new nickname.
“I think it’s too early. I’m really proud of my achievements, it’s always been my favourite surface for me, it gives me the most pleasure.
“For sure, I’ll be watching Rafa’s match, but being compared to him, I’m not at that level yet, I still have many things to improve.
“He’s a great person, he’s a great athlete, he’s shown that for many, many years and I’m just at the beginning. I’ll do my best to take some lessons from him to be a good person and a good player.”