# WTA Weekly: After Rome title, can Svitolina take the final step at Roland Garros? Swiatek, Rybakina, Gauff & Sabalenka all have doubts ahead of the French Open after falling short at the Italian Open

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Published: 2026-05-18T21:19:00+00:00
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In this week’s WTA Weekly, Anne-Marie Batson joins Nick Carter as the pair break down Elina Svitolina’s stunning run to the Italian Open title and ask the big question ahead of French Open — can she finally go all the way at Roland Garros? We also examine the growing uncertainty surrounding the top contenders after a turbulent week in Rome. Iga Swiatek looked vulnerable on her favourite surface, Elena Rybakina struggled for consistency, Coco Gauff failed to capitalise on key opportunities, and Aryna Sabalenka arrives in Paris with questions still hanging over her clay-court form. With the women’s draw feeling more open than ever, we discuss who has momentum, who has concerns, and which players could shake up the tournament over the next two weeks in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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