With the French Open approaching, Iga Swiatek is chasing a place in history. The soon to be 24-year-old is aiming for a fourth consecutive Roland Garros title, something no woman has done in the Open Era. Despite not reaching a final this year, her name still sits near the top of the list of contenders.

Iga Swiatek spent the past fortnight digesting a tough Rome defeat and recalibrating her mindset as she returns to Roland Garros chasing a fourth French Open crown, the defending champion said on Friday.