Iga Swiatek has enjoyed more success at Roland Garros than anyone else in this year’s field.
The Pole is a four-time French Open champion, winning titles in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
However, despite her success, Swiatek won’t enter the 2026 French Open as the favourite, having last won a clay-court title 711 days ago (2024 French Open).
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Former world number one Andy Roddick isn’t willing to count her out just yet, though, making a bold statement about Swiatek ahead of Roland Garros.
Andy Roddick believes Iga Swiatek can win the 2026 French Open
During the latest episode of ‘Served with Andy Roddick‘, the American delivered his verdict on several French Open contenders, including the defending champion, Coco Gauff.
“Coco [Gauff] looked great, she seemed more confident in her serve,” said Roddick.
“Defending champion, I feel like we forget about that too often with Coco. We point out the problems with her game, as opposed to the results. I thought she looked great, making the final in Rome was really big for her.”
Roddick then shared his thoughts on Swiatek.
“I’m telling you right now, everyone is going to be down on Iga [Swiatek], she is on the shortlist to win this tournament,” he said.
“I’m just telling you she is on the shortlist.
“[Elina] Svitolina played a great match to beat her.
Iga Swiatek’s 2026 clay-court record (6-3)
- 2026 Stuttgart Open 2R [WIN] vs Laura Siegemund, 6-2, 6-3
- 2026 Stuttgart Open QF [LOSS] vs Mirra Andreeva, 6-3, 4-6, 3-6
- 2026 Madrid Open 2R [WIN] vs Daria Snigur, 6-1, 6-2
- 2026 Madrid Open 3R [LOSS] vs Ann Li, 6-7, 6-2, 0-3 (RET)
- 2026 Italian Open 2R [WIN] vs Caty McNally, 6-1, 6-7, 6-3
- 2026 Italian Open 3R [WIN] vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto, 6-1, 6-0
- 2026 Italian Open 4R [WIN] vs Naomi Osaka, 6-2, 6-1
- 2026 Italian Open QF [WIN] vs Jessica Pegula, 6-1, 6-2
- 2026 Italian Open SF [LOSS] vs Elina Svitolina, 4-6, 6-2, 2-6
“Now, is she Iga, where it’s her vs the field, is she Iga, where she is clear-cut, one or two in the world, no.
“Can she win this tournament? Absolutely.
“Tread carefully if you’re giving up on her.
“I think this run to the semis, and getting those matches in, is as important to her as maybe any player in the field.
Comparing French Open contenders
| Name | French Open titles | French Open win % | 2026 clay-court titles | 2026 clay-court win % |
| Iga Swiatek | 4 (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) | 93% | 0 | 67% |
| Coco Gauff | 1 (2025) | 84% | 0 | 73% |
| Mirra Andreeva | 0 | 79% | 1 (Linz Open) | 83% |
| Elina Svitolina | 0 | 73% | 1 (Italian Open) | 80% |
| Elena Rybakina | 0 | 73% | 1 (Stuttgart Open) | 82% |
| Aryna Sabalenka | 0 | 73% | 0 | 67% |
| Jessica Pegula | 0 | 65% | 1 (Charleston Open) | 82% |
| Marta Kostyuk | 0 | 40% | 2 (Open de Rouen, Madrid Open) | 100% |
“I don’t think [Aryna] Sabalenka, [Elena] Rybakina, or [Jessica] Pegula had to make semis to feel real good about the way they’re playing, [Mirra] Andreeva included in that list, I think that was really important for Iga, and she’s in this thing.”
Swiatek was 2-2 on clay before travelling to Rome, making a slow start to life with Francisco Roig.
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But she bounced back in style, reminding fans why she is the greatest clay-courter of her generation during her run to the Italian Open semi-finals.
Her third-round, fourth-round, and quarter-final wins were particularly impressive, dropping just seven games in three matches.
It’s that kind of domination we are used to seeing from Swiatek on her favourite surface.
Can she maintain that level of performance heading into Roland Garros?
Only time will tell…
Iga Swiatek shares training update ahead of Roland Garros
Enjoying her first practice session in Paris, Swiatek shared the following message on Instagram.
“First day of practice here at Roland Garros,” she said.
“Got the most out of it on the court today, and I really look forward to the upcoming days here in Paris.
“By the way, so happy that someone got an upgrade on his new ride.”
Swiatek’s coach, Roig, suffered an injury in Rome recently and was seen watching her practice session on a scooter.
Perhaps she will cheer him up by winning the French Open title next month.
The 2026 French Open begins on Sunday, May 24.
