Paris, May 23, 2025 (AFP) - 'People don't know me', says defiant Swiatek ahead of French Open defence

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2025-05-23

Former world number one Iga Swiatek was in a defiant mood as she looks to put a turbulent start to the season behind her ahead of the French Open. Speaking to AFP on Friday just days out from the start of her title defence at Roland Garros, the five-time Grand Slam winner said "people don't know me so they should stop finding reasons" for her struggles in 2025. Swiatek fell at the semi-final stage of the Australian Open in January to eventual win......

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