Iga Swiatek began the French Open as a -155 favorite to win her third Grand Slam title on clay in four years, but she faced an incredibly close call in the second round.
Swiatek, who was a -3000 favorite against former Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, faced a match point in the second round and trailed for much of the third set as she rallied to advance to the third round and keep her title defense intact.
Iga Swiatek won this match pic.twitter.com/1XfNrNdwz8
The world No. 1 player survived the close call in what is likely an overqualified second-round foe in Osaka, and has seen her odds strengthen to be a -185 favorite to win the French Open in 2024.