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Why Swiatek's reign as 'Queen of Clay' is under threat

French Open 2025

Dates: 25 May-8 June Venue: Roland Garros

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

Iga Swiatek's recent dominance at the French Open - and the tournaments leading up to it - has led to a regal nickname: the Queen of Clay.

The 23-year-old Pole has won four of the past five Roland Garros women's singles titles and arrives in Paris as the three-time defending champion.

But this year there are considerable doubts about if she can continue her reign.