(Reuters) - Iga Swiatek has proved she has added consistency to her game since her breakthrough French Open victory last year and after adding the Rome title to her tally this month, the Pole would be assured that a Roland Garros defence was a real possibility.
Swiatek went from being a largely unknown teenager to acquiring celebrity status when she won the French Open in October.
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