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'Queen of clay' Swiatek v late bloomer Paolini - Paris final preview

Related Topics: Jasmine Paolini, Rafael Nadal

"I think it's too early."

That was the response Iga Swiatek gave almost a fortnight ago when asked if she feels like the 'Queen of Clay'.

Although it is a play on the nickname given to Rafael Nadal, Swiatek is already following in the footsteps of the 14-time French Open men's champion.

A win against Jasmine Paolini in the final on Saturday will take the Pole to four titles at Roland Garros - the same number Nadal held at the same age of 23.

"We'll see in 14 years if the journey is similar," Swiatek said.