2025 Roland Garros Men's & Women's Singles - Round Two Day One

ATP Singles :

Musetti vs Galan :

Pretty simple matchup here. Galan played excellent against Royer, and just squeaked by even though Royer looked to be the better player in large stretches of the match. The joy is short-lived, as he plays an opponent he is 0-3 against. Their last meeting was at Roland Garros and was a competitive but straight set victory for Musetti. Since Lorenzo is playing the best tennis of his career right now, there’s a good chance for that to happen again. Galan looked genuinely happy to escape round one, and his easy power and speed will keep him from getting beaten quickly, but it likely will take a huge offensive onslaught to beat Musetti. Musetti in 3.

Opelka vs Navone :

Opelka backed up his win against Hijikata, and he had pretty good stats with 60 winners and 61 unforced errors. It’s funny to see a player look so lackluster one week and unable to control the ball and then have them powerful and borderline steady the next. Beating Opelka looks easier from my couch than it probably is, and his serve represent the type of problem that a better quality player doesn’t immediately solve. Navone is tiers ahead of Hijikata in terms of claycourt tennis, but they’re the same height. Navone’s defending and his ability to work the point should let him get to tiebreakers even if Opelka is playing his absolute best, so I do think Mariano will win. Playing Nakashima is decent practice for Opelka also because Brandon has a pretty strong serve. Good Opelka is the Isner equation, so I think Navone might need more than 3 sets to get this done. Navone in 4.

Halys vs Kecmanovic :

Halys had a nice time in round one, getting a walkover from Machac. I saw a comment or a tweet saying Machac has withdrawn 9 times in recent history, and should be investigated. I’m not sure what they would investigate. The guy is a great player, but he’s been plagued by injuries and health issues. The tour sort of incentivizes players to try to push through while injured so that they keep accruing points, and he can win matches while injured. Even in the first round where he seemed to have a back issue, he tried to see if he could beat Halys in that state. 

Investigating that particular match would be ironic, since tennis players regularly play the majors while they’re not 100%. We constantly see players who haven’t been active enter the majors, and players who are injured the week before forfeit their match early so they can still justifiably remain in the main draw at RG. You get 88k for losing in round one at RG, and the prize money is similarly good at the other 3 majors. The 4 major paychecks are basically what pays for a pros entire season, and the rest is their salary. It’s not ideal but it’s basically the norm in tennis because of the ranking system. Dimitrov hasn’t been healthy for most of this season, and still entered here only to withdraw once he lost a set. He could barely play against Passaro in Rome and still didn’t withdraw. At times it might not even be for the money. Sometimes you just really want to compete. I’ve played tournaments injured just because I was in town or had already booked the trip, and as an athlete you’re going to convince yourself you can just win anyway. “I’ll just play really smart and be really accurate” is the sort of thought that makes sense from the couch, and then when you get out there Quentin Halys lobs you 24 times as you frantically rush the net and you think, “maybe I’ll just shake hands”.

Anyway, Halys is playing well but it’s hard to really gauge his level from the Machac match. He certainly has a big enough serve and a high enough skill level to hang with Kecmanovic, but his movement may become an issue. Miomir is a bundle of nerves and doubt on the court a lot of the time, but a win against Baez involves enough tennis to get him into form. My issue here for Kecmanovic winning is that some of his recent losses have been against exactly the type of player he’s facing here. He went down against Rinderknech (a tall server who doesn’t move that well), he lost to Michelsen (a tall server who doesn’t move that well), and he lost in Madrid to Sonego who is also a powerful server (but moves well). It might point to an issue in his return abilities, so I expect this to go the distance. Kecmanovic is too good defensively to lose baseline rallies for the 3-4 hours this match will take, but I don’t see him as sharp enough right now to shut down Halys’ serving and his smooth offense. Halys holds his forehand extremely well also, so Miomir’s speed might be a bit astroturfed. Kecmanovic in 5.

Nava vs Rune :

Nava had a good draw in round one and took advantage of it. For a baseliner to make it on tour, that’s exactly what is necessary. Grind the Challenger circuit, and just wait for a good draw. Botic played well at times, but his timing on the forehand is not there right now and it was unforced errors that cost him the match. Nava should be cooked here, but Rune has lost enough peculiar and impatient sets that Emilio could still find himself in some good positions. Rune either looks superhuman, or puzzles his way through matches. I’ve talked a lot about him varying between pushing and playing hyper-aggressive in his rough patches of results, but the past few weeks he’s looked like he’s enjoying playing on clay so I don’t expect that. Nava’s work ethic and clean hitting on his forehand side will ensure that he does test Rune’s patience, but I think Rune’s serve and equal physical strengths will allow him to elevate even if he gets himself in early trouble. Rune in 3-4.

Tiafoe vs Carreño Busta :

PCB has been getting respect from oddsmakers since his return, but his best results have mostly been 3 set losses. Returning to the tour after surgery can take a long time, and Pablo has somewhat lost that automatic aura that made players cough up errors against him. His first serve has always been an issue that keeps him from winning at the highest level, and elbow surgery means he’s been easing back into tennis. This week it appears he’s finally ready to ball. He beat Comesana in straight sets, and was priced to do so. It’s probably the best draw he can ask for in the second round also, as he plays a guy who is not really sharp right now.

Tiafoe beat Safiullin in a very entertaining match, but he still doesn’t look his best. Obviously clay is not where he thrives, but there’s a level of contact that’s not there lately. With him struggling to find consistency, it sets up a really close encounter with Carreño Busta. All Pablo really wants to do is work the point patiently and earn errors. He mixes up his shots well as all players from the Spanish Federation do, and I think that discipline is the exact kryptonite to unravel Superman here. Conversely, in this match only Tiafoe has choices to make. Tiafoe’s serve and forehand are huge enough to still win, and his backhand is less than stellar but still can lock in when he focuses. This feels like a qualifier going against an aging veteran, but Pablo is 6 years older than Tiafoe. Leaning into the upset here, but I’ll gladly be wrong because it’ll mean Tiafoe elevates to a level of tennis he hasn’t shown in the past few months. Carreño Busta in 4.

Brooksby vs Korda :

Brooksby is such an interesting player. He always looks like he’s just about to fall over, but never stops running. He plays an extremely defensive style, but manages to go big anytime he’s finally sent into a tough position. He does things his own way, and it seems to work. He’s one of the only players on the mens tour who employs a two handed backhand dropshot, and it’ll be interesting to see how he does here. Korda played well in round one. Darderi has played better in every match lately, but the Korda loss looked similar to the Draper loss in Rome. He can have a top player on the ropes, but he just doesn’t have a way to score on them easily. Korda’s serve and forehand gave him a big edge, and when he’s feeling confident he can really control his opponent.

Here I think I have to start giving Korda some respect. He crashes out early and holds the expression of a librarian who’s just noticed a book they’ve never seen before in their library, but when he plays well he’s a top 30 talent. This is a tortoise hare affair. Brooksby won’t be as effective as Korda on serve, but he’s shown (especially in the Houston run) that his game gets more effective if things go long. Maybe deeper in the tournament, I would think Korda could succumb to fatigue, but I often feel it’s disinterest more than physical issues that lead him to early exits, and Darderi and Brooksby are completely different players but with similar goals. Korda in 4.

J.M. Cerundolo vs Medjedovic :

I have Medjedovic going pretty deep in this event. Every match he plays is a big test, but if he’s good enough to win one, he’s good enough to win the next. Juan Manuel Cerundolo is through after a really solid first round. When he locates his serve well he’s a big problem, but Michelsen gave him all sorts of gifts. 18-47 winners to unforced is going to lose you the match against anyone in the top 500. Medjedovic has a few things going for him here. One, his only really issue on tour has been injuries, and he seems healthy. Two, he’s not really the quickest guy, but Cerundolo plays a more safe and long-term strategy. He’s trying to wear you down, and that should let Hamad employ his slices and moonballs to stay neutral in rallies. Three, he’s way more effective on serve. The good Medjedovic has a manner of chipping short balls and guiding shots in, and then ratcheting up the pace and hitting clean winners. He has a good serve, and way more ways to score than Cerundolo. Like the match above, Cerundolo needs to wear him down. Majchrzak was a really good warmup for this also because he takes the ball early and plays great defense. It’s a righty, but it’s a slightly more aggressive version of what he has to deal with in Cerundolo. I think Medjedovic has a higher ceiling and I think he’s near it. Medjedovic in 4.

Kopriva vs Altmaier :

Kopriva and Monteiro absolutely delivered. They both dug deep and played their hearts out, and Kopriva was just a little fresher throughout. He may get a good reward here as he’s playing a guy who won’t blow him off the court. Altmaier took advantage of a theme in recent tennis, American players not really learning how to play on clay. Fritz’s style just isn’t ideal for the dirt, and he’s doing well enough on tour that it’s up to personal preference whether he trains and tries to fix that. For now, Altmaier was just more comfortable and it paid off. This match should be close. Altmaier has more power but he’s the one likely to break down first as far as swing mechanics. Kopriva is solid, and he’ll feel he has a chance here because their previous meeting was a close 3-set match in which Altmaier won 7-6, 3-6, 6-3. If Kopriva is feeling it a bit from the 4 hour clash with Monteiro, things could go poorly, but I expect him to win at least a set or two here before that question mark arises. Altmaier had lost his last few matches coming into this, so I’m not really making a big deal of the Fritz win. Beating Fritz is like beating Hurkacz. Yes it’s good, but it’s solving a formula and it often involves assistance from the opponent. Altmaier in 5. I think he’s just a bit more offensively capable, but this feels like a very even spot.

Ruud vs Borges :

Casper Ruud playing good tennis is good for the tour. He has a pretty good draw, and a simple first round against ARV will leave him fresh for this. I would like to say Borges is a threat, but I don’t really think so. Maybe playing without pressure or expectations will let him open up a bit on offense, but really should have lost to Jacquet in round one. Jacquet played incredibly powerful tennis and moved around the court rapidly, and it wasn’t until the third set where he started to miss a bit. It was some of the best tennis he’s played, but Borges just maintained a level and eventually he was the more consistent player. A few random points in the other direction and this was a win for Jacquet, and I think he would have fared better against Ruud because he has a lot of power and aggression, and also plays the dropshot well. Borges on clay is a guy who wants to grind, and Ruud is hitting a bigger and faster ball on average. The math works out the same as it does when De Minaur plays Sinner. Ruud in 3-4.

Tabilo vs Popyrin :

Tabilo juuuuuust squeaked by in round one, and it sets up a lower tier version of Sonego Shelton in this second round. Both of these players have unplayable and unique offenses at times, and both make unfortunate amounts of errors in neutral rallies. The errors keep them from making consistent runs across the surfaces, but the highs let them make enough deep runs each season to keep them in the conversation in any single match. Here I think Tabilo is better defensively but I am still wary of his wrist situation. Popyrin hits a heavy ball and serves well, and his team has worked extensively on his fitness. It should be a good safety net if this gets close. Cazaux almost had Tabilo, and the hole in his game has been stamina for a while. If Tabilo can isolate Popyrin’s backhand this will be close, but I think despite his inconsistency, Alexei has hovered around a higher level of the tour for a while now and he should be able to navigate this shootout. Popyrin in 4-5.

Khachanov vs Ofner :

This is interesting. Ofner just beat Khachanov in a closely fought contest a week ago. He’s playing great tennis and serving well. It’s the type of offensive production that does usually beat Karen. Khachanov’s style of heavy hitting and moderately aggressive serving is a fake test. If you can’t produce a ton of offense, or if you can’t defend the baseline for 2-3 hours, he’s going to win. It usually gets him deep in tournaments, and the slightly safe nature of his game usually makes him lose to the top tier of the tour. I would like Ofner to back up his win here, but he looked fatigued in round one. It’s really hard to win the runback, and it’s hard for me to unsee his legs looking tired. Everyone on tour is a cardio machine, and “exhausted doubled over between points but still running and hitting for two more hours” is a story I have seen too many times (Sinner, Monfils, Brooksby, Djokovic, etc). These guys do more work in a warmup for a match than I do in a heavy session, so it’s hard to ignore the potential fatigue after a long run, and it’s hard to pinpoint when they’re going to hit the wall. Is there even a wall? I HAVE QUESTIONS.

For now, I think Khachanov may win. Struff looked dangerous against Ofner, and he’s about as bad as he ever has been. The longer format and Ofner’s 8th match in 10 days has a real chance of letting Khachanov be more effective here. Geneva also has slightly faster conditions than Paris. Khachanov in 5.

Fucsovics vs Paul :

This may prove trickier than it seems. Tommy Paul is playing well, and the match he played against Sinner in Rome was really high level, even if he struggled to score in the second half. He should beat Fucsovics here just on his current level, but Marton did win the last two meetings. They were five years ago and on hardcourt, but sometimes styles are enough to make things tricky. Fucsovics’s slice may give Paul a little trouble on his forehand since he has such an extreme grip, or maybe those losses were just due to Paul playing impatient at the time. I think I’m supposed to dig up the footage and find out, but I haven’t seen a level lately from Fucsovics that would make me expect him to win here. Tommy had a tough first round in Moller, and navigated it well. Paul in 4.

Shelton vs Gaston :

I predict Shelton will win in a walkover. Honestly Sonego and Shelton was the best match of the first round, it’s fair for him to get a break.

Gigante vs Tsitsipas :

This is a scary time to play Matteo Gigante. He has gotten better every round, but he really played sharp last round. Him being lefty is probably his best advantage here, as Tsitsipas’ backhand is always the wing that breaks down first. The year has featured a number of Stefanos losses, but you can tell from his ranking that those don’t last the entire season. He played solid against Etcheverry, and he should be able to wear down Gigante’s defense. Matteo has a simple job here, as long as the ball is on Stef’s backhand, he’s pretty safe. It’s easy to do with control, but I wonder if his backhand won’t break down a little. Moller had him on the ropes, and Tsitsipas has a heavier forehand, much better movement, and neverending stamina. I think the format just makes the upset too unlikely, but Gigante is playing his best tennis at the right time so the early stages could be tricky. Tsitsipas in 4.

Mpetshi Perricard vs Dzumhur :

Pretty unique stylistic matchup here. Perricard is a gentle and wise giant. He has one of the best service motions on tour and great skill at net. The middle stretches of these season have seen him fall off a bit, but he played well in Hamburg and he’s done some good work at the Challenger level. He’s finding form at the perfect time, and he’ll need it as Dzumhur has been finding ways to win on clay all season. Dzumhur is one of the smaller fellows on tour, and he’s lightining quick. He plays behind a heavy topspin forehand and he uses dropshots well. This is basically two guys with the perfect game to bother the other, and they have completely opposite demeanors as well. Dzumhur is fired up anytime things are going poorly, and he finds a way to blame his box for most of it. Perricard barely reacts, and stays composed throughout. With both in good form, this is likely to end in tiebreakers and I really am not sure what to expect. I don’t think Dzumhur will have much luck in return games, but I think he’ll be able to work multiple shot combos to move Perricard into positions where he needs to come up with big shots. In a long match I do tend to like the taller servers because their height makes it easier to hold in a fifth even once their legs are fatigued. I like Perricard’s composure also; he’ll definitely have the crowd and they’ll definitely get involved if Damir shows signs of frustration. Perricard in 4-5.

Maroszan vs Alcaraz :

Maroszan’s arrival on tour was built around a huge upset of Carlos Alcaraz in Rome 2023. This is likely to be a different meeting, but anyone who has shown promise against Alcaraz presents intrigue. Maroszan’s game is about powerful and technically beautiful groundstrokes, and deft dropshots. When he’s a little off or the court-speed is not ideal for him, he can spray errors which has held him back a little. Still, the ceiling is there for him to compete at this level, even if the problem-solving isn’t yet. Alcaraz seems like the #1 player on clay right now, and the lapses in focus and hyper-aggressive decisions that tend to cost him sets or matches at times have been absent here. Winning Rome heading into RG is a great thing for him specifically. Some players might be fatigued but he’s in great shape and tends to string multiple weeks of solid play together. This is worth watching but I don’t think the outcome will be too much in question. Alcaraz in 3-4.

WTA Singles :

Sabalenka vs Teichmann :

Sabalenka winning early rounds has become a pretty consistent thing, and here she’ll have another match that her weight of shot should win. Teichmann played well against Stefanini and she’s a great defender but Aryna has raised her defensive level and her footwork on her backhand has gotten much better. This should negate some of Jill’s main plan as a lefty. Sabalenka in 2.

Collins vs Danilovic :

Collins has recently beaten Swiatek, but she wasn’t great in the first round here against Burrage (7-6, 6-4). It’s hard to really gauge when she’s going to have these matches where she loses her timing, but she can’t afford one here. Danilovic played tremendous tennis against Fernandez and had to really scramble at times with Fernandez’s ability to redirect off the backhand. Danilovic comes into this next match with her preferred surface, and against an opponent she’s defeated before. Their last meeting was a close 3 set win for Danilovic in Roland Garros, and she’s probably playing better tennis now than she was then. The difference now is that her game is something opponents are familiar with. Collins will be looking to isolate her backhand and the key for Danielle to avoid a quick exit is maintaining depth. With time or a short ball, Danilovic is actually unplayable. Her serve is a little better than Danielle’s, but Collins has a big edge on the ability to spread her backhand. This is wrestling match and whoever can rush their opponent more will win. Based on the first round, it’s Danilovic, but Collins tends to elevate to the occasion so this might be close. Danilovic in 3.

Tauson vs Rus :

Huge win for Rus in round one. Her and Osorio exchanged 12 breaks of serve and in the end Rus’s power and forehand were just enough to get her through. This is probably the end of the road, as Tauson managed to navigate an extremely tricky test against Magda Linette. Rus’s forehand and experience are useful but I don’t really think she can defend against Clara. Tauson in 2-3-4. I just think at the end of the day Tauson’s serve and power will get her through against all but the top tier of the tour.

Golubic vs Anisimova :

Anisimova skipped press because she is dealing with an illness, so her peformance here is not guaranteed. If she’s feeling well, Golubic’s game is not going to be good enough. She had a solid win against Kvitova, but she mostly outlasted her and Anisimova is too aggressive of a returner for Golubic, who at just 5’7” does not really serve that effectively. Anisimova in 2.

Shnaider vs Yastremska :

I would not want to be the balls in this match. This is two huge powerful hitters, and both had a good first round. Shnaider had a pretty tough first set against Sobolieva, but the junior phenom is likely to give a lot of players trouble soon. I think Shnaider has had some issues with splitting sets, but her aggressive shotmaking is good enough for her to win those matches. Here I would expect the tug of war to include some momentum swings because Yastremska hits big also, but Shnaider is probably the more reliable player. Shnaider in 3.

Romero Gormaz vs Samsonova :

Romero Gormaz has been grinding the lower levels for about a year now, and I have to admit she’s much better than I thought. She was able to hit through Rakotamanga in straight sets and it sets up a match she might win at another date in time. Unfortunately, this is a big test right now. Samsonova is playing well, and when she’s playing well she’s a really tough out. Her forehand is huge, her serve is pretty big, and it’s one of those spots that feels doable when you’re in control and hopeless when she is. I really don’t know that Romero Gormaz is unable to compete at this level, but so far in her career she hasn’t played anyone of this caliber so it’ll be very interesting. Gormacz being lefty is ideal here because Samsonova’s forehand is the way stronger shot, but I worry that Gormaz will have a tough time holding serve. Samsonova in 2-3. I think Gormaz is playing at a new level, but it has to be tested to see where it is.

Lys vs Mboko :

A week ago this would have been a spot where Mboko would be expected to roll. She’s been a bright point this season for the tour, winning a lot of solid matches and competing well even in losses. She has good power, and her defense is world class. The future is extremely bright, and at times it has felt like the future is now. Eva Lys has been enjoying the opposite end of the seesaw, and her win against Peyton Stearns in round one was very surprising. As surprising as it was, it was a great performance from Lys. She has some stamina issues in the tougher climates, but the weather in Paris has been cool so she should compete well here. Based off their first rounds, I actually like Lys here. She’s a little more aggressive about her shot selection, but it will take a lot of offense to break down Mboko. There’s no way I would have expected Lys to beat Stearns, but now that she has it’s a pretty significant data point. Lys in 3.

Arango vs Zheng :

Great win for Arango in round one, outlasting Eala in three. Zheng is on a long list of names in contention for this title, so she shouldn’t have trouble here. Arango can challenge her movement and Zheng is robotic about her shot selection which can lead to errors, but she’s serving and playing too well at the moment for a big upset. Zheng in 2.

Paolini vs Tomljanovic :

Tomljanovic withdrew last week against Maya Joint, but this week she was healthier it seems and she managed to win in straight sets. Her fitness will be challenged here against Paolini, and if there are any issues it’ll be a long day. Paolini just won Rome, and these conditions are very similar. With this cool weather it’ll be very difficult to hit through her, so I like her to win this in 2.

Starodubtseva vs Potapova :

Potapova and Noskova had a really good match in round one, and Potapova was again just a bit sharper on clay. It sets up another battle that I think she’ll be just a little more consistent in. It’s funny to think of her as a consistent player with her aggressive mindset, but when she’s playing well she tends to land a good chunk of her shots, and her pace can really pay dividends. Starodubtseva is a good shout to hit through anyone with defensive issues, but I think Potapova hits a heavier ball here and Staro can sometimes have trouble holding onto her serve. Potapova in 2.

Vekic vs Pera :

Watching a Donna Vekic match is difficult sometimes. She looks so troubled by every point, and it manifests in her game with errors. She managed to win, but it’s hard to believe in the run continuing. Pera comes in not really in the best form, but her clay ELO is pretty high, and she beat Vekic in three in both their previous meetings. Pera had a good warmup against the hometown favorite Caroline Garcia, and it’s not that she comes into this match in better form, but in better spirits. Clay is a grind, and belief is important. Pera’s forehand is also a little faster than Vekic’s movement, so I think this is one where Vekic will have to be very efficient in order to win. The double faults, and the forced dropshots can cost her. Could honestly go either way, but history and the conditions seem to be on Pera’s side. Pera in 3.

Bondar vs Svitolina :

Bondar is a powerful offense, and Svitolina has been dragging those into the lovely marshes of Elinaland for a long time. Svitolina is playing well, and the cool conditions will make it tough to hit through her. With Swiatek struggling and the spotlight on some of the other stars, this is a draw that could see a run from one of the consistent baseliners. Svitolina in 2.

Rybakina vs Jovic :

Jovic had her first round almost wrapped up but Zarazua won a few games in a row to take the second set. It’s a good sign for the junior standout to be able to dig deep in deciding sets, and she gets a high profile match here as a reward. I don’t think Jovic hits big enough yet to beat Rybakina, and Elena just found her form against in Strasbourg. Rybakina in 2.

Dolehide vs Ostapenko :

Minnen looked in control, but I guess it’s a really good win for Dolehide. Consistency is always her problem, so the more she navigates close matches the better for the tour. Tough day for Minnen, but she’s had a beautiful career so the younger player is allowed a nice day. Up next is a fun encounter. I will greatly enjoy watching Ostapenko try to stand in on Dolehide’s kick serve. Honestly, I think Ostapenko’s pace is too much for Dolehide’s defending. She can be forced into errors when she’s dragged wide, and Ostapenko’s struggles won’t be enough for her to lose in what will mostly be an offensive battle. Ostapenko in 2.

Cristian vs Bejlek :

This is a fun one. Cristian just made the finals in Rabat, and she only lost a single game to Birrell in round one. She’s playing excellent, and has an opponent in pretty good form. If you tell me Bejlek beat Kostyuk, I’m going to like her chances against Cristian, but it was the style of the match that makes me hesitant. Kostyuk was leading, and then completely lost the plot. She hit ball 10 feet wide of the court for the entire second half of the first set. I’m not exaggerating, she really just started making unforced errors, got frustrated, and stayed in that mode until she lost. Bejlek stayed composed, and it was a great win, but it was two players working towards the same outcome. In this next match, Cristian will have a little more power, but Bejlek’s defending is likely to be a big challenge. It’s doable for Bejlek, and she’s likely to continue improving over the next few years, but right now I think Cristian is playing her best and she’ll win. Cristian in 3.

Raducanu vs Swiatek :

This one is likely to be on all the tv screens. Raducanu is finally playing well and winning matches. It’s welcome, and it sets up the first of many question marks for Iga Swiatek. Swiatek has taken some losses lately and her reaction to hardship on the court has raised some doubts about her game. Not being a huge favorite to win a major is a pretty admirable position to consider a slump, but that’s where we are. The serve issues are certainly physical, as she’s been adjusting her technique over the last few seasons, but the rest for me is mental. Swiatek needs to reset, defend, and see the ball go through the hoop a bit. Raducanu is a tough test because she takes an aggressive return position. She also has the power to rush Swiatek, who has chosen to hug the baseline and make errors at times. That just about makes an individual game or a portion of a set even, but only if Swiatek starts to doubt herself. I think Emma has been working up to a level where she can compete here, and Swiatek’s dips are really only issues against the best offenses on tour. On hardcourt, she’s susceptible to losses, but on clay it’ll take a Sabalenka/Collins/Alexandrova style offense to actually undo her. Swiatek in 2.