As Roland Garros 2025 approaches, some of the world’s biggest tennis stars are entering the tournament under heavy pressure. For many, this Grand Slam is more than just a competition — it’s a chance to turn their season around or risk falling deeper into trouble.
A mix of poor performances, lack of confidence, and the stress of defending past results has created a tense atmosphere for several top players. These conditions can either motivate them to bounce back or lead to further setbacks.
Swiatek Leads the List of Players Under Pressure
Iga Swiatek, the current champion in Paris, heads into the tournament surrounded by questions. She hasn’t won a title since her Roland Garros triumph nearly a year ago. The recent clay court season has highlighted both her on-court struggles and personal challenges. Though she is still one of the top favorites and feels comfortable at Roland Garros, a lack of improvement could lead to an early exit — and possibly a bigger decline in her career.
Rybakina, Jabeur, Sakkari, and Vondrousova Seek Redemption
Elena Rybakina also arrives in Paris searching for a breakthrough. Emotional and personal issues have kept her from performing at her best in recent months.
Ons Jabeur hopes to return to form on clay, a surface that suits her style. The Tunisian has not had a strong season and needs a solid result to regain momentum.
Maria Sakkari, once a semifinalist at Roland Garros, has seen a sharp drop in her rankings. Injuries and lost confidence have been major setbacks, but this event could be her opportunity to start a comeback.
Marketa Vondrousova is in a similar position. She made the quarterfinals last year but has struggled with injuries ever since. If she is unable to compete or exits early, her ranking could take a serious hit.
Men’s Field Also Full of Question Marks
On the men’s side, several once-prominent players are also under pressure. Stefanos Tsitsipas is one of them. The former finalist in Paris has slipped outside the top 15 and appears to be struggling with focus. He hasn’t had strong results leading up to Roland Garros, but his past success here means he can’t be counted out.
Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev are also in challenging situations. Clay is not their best surface, especially for Medvedev. Still, they must perform well to avoid falling further in the rankings. Both are starting the tournament with lower seedings and tough early matches, adding more pressure.
Holger Rune, despite a win at the Conde de Godó tournament, has been inconsistent elsewhere due to health and physical issues. The young Dane is still chasing a major breakthrough, and fans hope he can deliver in Paris.
Finally, Félix Auger-Aliassime needs a good run to restore his confidence. His recent performances have been disappointing, and Roland Garros may be his chance to turn things around.
As the tennis world turns its eyes to Paris, Roland Garros 2025 could mark a turning point — for better or worse — for these high-profile players.
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