Iga Świątek draws Emerson Jones in opening match at Roland Garros

Roland Garros main draw begins on 24 May, and four‑time champion Iga Świątek opens on Monday against 17‑year‑old Australian Emerson Jones, a junior Australian Open finalist praised for her aggressive, power‑filled game. Former coach Piotr Sierzputowski said respect is needed, but Świątek remains the clear favorite.

The draw also sets a potential third‑round clash with Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko, who holds a 0‑6 career record against Świątek, and later could pit the Pole against Marta Kostyuk, Elina Svitolina or Jelena Rybakina. This tournament marks Świątek’s first Grand Slam under new coach Francisco Roig after a 2023 runner‑up season.