Defending champion Iga Swiatek starts French Open campaign in fine style

Fifth seed Swiatek is under some pressure at Roland Garros this fortnight, with the Pole having not won a title since lifting the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen in Paris twelve months ago.

However, the 23-year-old produced a solid display to kickstart her quest for a fourth straight title at the tournament, rallying from a break down in the second set to seal the win.

This is Swiatek's 25th appearance in the main draw of a Grand Slam, and it is the 24th time that Swiatek has made it to the second round of a major.

The only time Swiatek has lost in the opening round of a major was to Viktorija Golubic at Wimbledon in 2019, with the Pole holding a 24-1 record overall.

Across the Open Era, only five women have recorded a better record in their first 25 Grand Slam round one matches than Swiatek â- with the five women to record a perfect 25-0 record all tennis icons.

One of the most iconic figures in tennis history, King won eight of her 12 singles majors following the birth of the Open Era.

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