Iga Swiatek is set to enter the French Open without winning a clay title on the main level for the first time since 2020. On Saturday, the Polish tennis star saw her Rome title defense come to an end in the third round following a 1-6 5-7 third-round loss to Danielle Collins.

It is strange to see a five-time grand slam champion struggle not with her game but with her mentality on the court

On bad days, Danielle Collins remembers 2008 Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva. It’s the Russian former player who inspired the The post Danielle Collins Credits Olympic Champion for Inspiring Her to Overcome Iga Swiatek in Rome appeared first on FirstSportz.