Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked player in the world, has countered assertions made by several WTA athletes regarding the challenges of competing in this year’s Olympics at Roland Garros, where the tournament will be held on clay courts. The event follows immediately after Wimbledon, requiring players to adjust from the clay season to grass and then back to clay. This transition has been cited as particularly demanding by some WTA players, prompting notable figures such as Aryna Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur to withdraw from the international tennis event.
