Swiatek was in a defiant mood as she looks to put a turbulent start to the season behind her ahead of the French Open

Four-times French Open champion Iga Swiatek will face a serious challenge to her dominance of the tournament this month, with the former world number one going to Paris on the back of a disappointing season so far.

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.

French Open women's singles draw has been revealed, and fifth-seed Iga Swiatek will face a challenging path to the final.

For quite some time, there’s usually been a sense of certainty at the French Open. That was particularly so on the men’s side, with Rafael Nadal ruling over the red clay of Roland-Garros the way no one has dominated any tournament in tennis history.

Iga Swiatek may have had a rough clay season but she confidently stated that "my game is there" and that she is "ready" to make it all the way at her beloved French Open. On Thursday, the main draw for the lone clay Grand Slam tournament was released.

No player entering Roland Garros has more pressure than Iga Swiatek. The Polish superstar is in the unique position of trying to win her fourth consecutive French Open and her first title since last year's Grand Slam in Paris. Making matters more challenging, Swiatek faces a brutal path to defending her title in this year's draw.

The four-time French Open champion has endured a difficult season and has not won a title since her victory in last year’s Roland Garros final

There are hefty prizes up for grabs at Roland Garros this year, with more than $64 million set to be handed out to French Open participants. The second of the year's four Grand Slam events, the clay-court tournament is one of the most anticipated events of the year.