.jon_wertheim looks at this year’s French Open draws and picks dark horses, upsets and favorites
We used to say that the women’s draws of Majors resembled America: a place where everyone had a chance, so long as they were willing to work hard and came armed with a dream. Now? A clear-cut favorite has emerged. So much so, you would be inclined to take Iga Swiatek against the field. Undefeated since taking over the No.1 ranking occasioned by Ash Barty’s retirement, Swiatek has almost been playing an altogether different sport from everyone else.
3. Paula Badosa: All credit to the New York-born Spaniard for elevating her game this dramatically, this late in her career. She is 24 and this is only her 114. Maria Sakkari: This will come across as harsher than intended, but she’s become a bit like non-alcoholic beer. Looks and tastes like the real thing…but lacks the desired effect. Lots of “good tournaments” but lots of tough losses and only one career title.
7. Aryna Sabalenka: On raw firepower alone, she can beat anyone. And because of raw firepower alone, it’s not realistic to think that she'll string together seven matches without a day of misfiring.9. Danielle Collins: The top-ranked American. And all credit to her for it. Her game has its limits but her self-belief does not.
12. Emma Radacanu: The results have cooled off since her breakthrough Slam. How could they not? But when expectations are reset to “reasonable” setting, she’s doing just fine.
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