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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 03: Naomi Osaka of Japan looks dejected during her match against Leylah Fernandez of Canada in the third round of the women’s singles at the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 03: Naomi Osaka of Japan looks dejected during her match against Leylah Fernandez of Canada in the third round of the women’s singles at the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
The Women’s draw is finally here at the French Open 2022 and we can already see some feisty matches in the very first round itself. Earlier today, the world no.1 Iga Swiatek headlined the main draw as the top seed. Last year’s champion Barbora Krejcikova was the no.2 seed and was in the other half of the draw.
After the conclusion of the women’s draw, we could see some great matches in the latter half of the tournament.
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Mar 31, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) celebrates after her match against Jessica Pegula (USA)(not pictured) in a women’s singles semifinal in the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Iga Swiatek faces a qualifier in her opening match, as Naomi Osaka faces a tough challenge in the first round
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In the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek and the no.3 seed Paula Badosa are in the same half of the draw. On the other half of the draw, Krejcikova and Maria Sakkari could face each other in the semis. Iga will face a qualifier in the first round and could face Karolina Pliskova in the quarter-finals.
No.1 Iga Swiatek will begin her French Open against a qualifier, with Alison Riske or Dayana Yastremska in R2.
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) May 19, 2022
Also, there are some other quarter-final match-ups that fans are eagerly waiting to see. Recent Madrid Open champion, Ons Jabeur could face Maria Sakkari of Greece in the quarter-final. Whereas Paula Badosa could face a tough opponent, and her best friend on the tour, Aryna Sabalenka, in the quarters. No.5 seed, Anett Kontaveit could potentially face the no.2 seed Krejcikova in the quarters as well.
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Meanwhile, 4-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka didn’t have an easy draw, as she will face the 27th seed, Amanda Anisimova. Earlier, in the Australian Open third round, the Japanese player suffered a tough loss at the hands of Anisimova.
Naomi Osaka will open against Amanda Anisimova. #RG22
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) May 19, 2022
Swiatek is the top favorite to win the French Open 2022
Many fans think Iga Swiatek could win this Grand Slam without dropping sweat and set. Unquestionably, she is the clear favorite, as her current form will indicate to you. She won the last five tournaments she played in and is on a 28-match unbeaten streak. Also, she has the experience of winning on a big stage, as she won the French Open in 2020 without dropping a set.
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Apart from Swiatek, Ons Jabeur will also be one of the favorites, as she reached the finals of the last two tournaments and won one of them. It will be interesting to see whether she can pose a threat to the Pol.
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