Iga Świątek Faces Rebecca Sramkova in Roland Garros Opener

PARIS, France — Iga Świątek, the world’s number five tennis player, begins her title defense at the Roland Garros 2025 tournament today against Slovakia’s Rebecca Sramkova.

The match is set to start at noon local time, with fans excited to witness Świątek’s first appearance at her favorite Grand Slam venue. Świątek, a four-time champion at Roland Garros, is looking to add to her victories from 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Previously, the two players met once during the 2025 Australian Open, where Świątek dominated Sramkova, winning in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2. Sramkova, currently ranked 42nd in the WTA standings, is seeking to upset the Polish star today.

The stakes are high for Świątek, who is defending 2,000 ranking points from last year’s tournament. A loss could drop her out of the top five, with competitors like Mirra Andriejewa and Qinwen Zheng waiting to take her place.

“Every match here is important, especially as the defending champion,” said Świątek ahead of the match. “I’m excited to play and give my best.”

Today’s match is part of a larger lineup at Roland Garros, with many eyes also on other Polish players like Magda Linette and Hubert Hurkacz, who have matches scheduled later in the tournament.

Fans can follow live results of the Świątek-Sramkova match on Polsatsport.pl, offering play-by-play commentary and updates.