The match, scheduled for 3 p.m. CEST, is one of the tournament’s most anticipated showdowns.
Although organizers at Roland Garros can swiftly close the retractable roof to allow play to continue, Polish experts told local outlet Interia that such conditions might put Świątek at a disadvantage. She is known for performing best on clay in open-air settings.
Analysts from both international and Polish media suggest the closed roof could benefit Sabalenka.
Greg Garber of wtatennis.com noted that slower, indoor-like conditions diminish the impact of Świątek’s topspin, while favoring Sabalenka’s power-based game.
Adam Romer, editor-in-chief of Poland’s Tenisklub, said that Świątek excels in variable outdoor conditions - including wind - which could be neutralized under a closed roof.
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