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How can Raducanu stun the 'Queen of Clay'?

Raducanu v Swiatek - French Open 2025

Date: 29 May Venue: Court Philippe Chatrier, Roland Garros

Coverage: Live radio commentary on 5 Live Sport and BBC Sounds, plus live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app

Eyes were inevitably drawn to the possibility of Emma Raducanu facing four-time champion Iga Swiatek in the French Open second round when the draw was made last week.

Even Britain's Raducanu admitted she could not avoid the talk of what might lie ahead.

The 22-year-old showed physical and mental resilience to beat Wang Xinyu on Monday - but victory over Swiatek, nicknamed the 'Queen of Clay', in Paris is one of the toughest tasks in the women's game.