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Why She Won: Świątek offensive improvements lead to 3rd Roland Garros title

Iga Świątek's performance at the 2024 Roland Garros compared to her 2022 victory showcases both continuity in her dominance on clay and some noticeable differences in her game. Here are the key statistics and major differences in her performance:

2022 Roland Garros

Champion: Yes

Match Record: 7-0

Sets Lost: 1

Total Games Lost: 41

Aces: 19

Double Faults: 12

First Serve Percentage: 64%

First Serve Points Won: 71%

Break Points Saved: 65%

Winners: 169

Unforced Errors: 129

2024 Roland Garros

Champion: Yes

Match Record: 7-0

Sets Lost: 0

Total Games Lost: 32

Aces: 27

Double Faults: 10

First Serve Percentage: 67%

First Serve Points Won: 73%

Break Points Saved: 70%

Winners: 189

Unforced Errors: 104

Major Differences in Her Game:

Serve Improvement: In 2024, Świątek's first serve percentage and first serve points won both increased, indicating a stronger and more consistent serve. She also hit more aces and committed fewer double faults, showcasing greater precision and power.

Aggressiveness and Winners: Świątek hit more winners in 2024 compared to 2022, reflecting a more aggressive style of play. This increase in winners, combined with a reduction in unforced errors, points to an improvement in her offensive game while maintaining control.

Defensive Skills: Her ability to save break points improved significantly in 2024, from 65% to 70%, indicating better defensive play under pressure. This highlights her enhanced resilience and strategic defense during critical points.

Match Dominance: Świątek did not lose a single set in 2024, whereas she lost one set in 2022. She also lost fewer games overall (32 in 2024 versus 41 in 2022), emphasizing her increased dominance and consistency throughout the tournament.

Physical and Mental Toughness: The reduction in unforced errors and the ability to maintain high performance across all matches suggest improvements in her physical conditioning and mental focus. She displayed a higher level of concentration and reduced lapses during key moments.

In summary, while Świątek's 2022 performance was already impressive, her 2024 Roland Garros campaign demonstrated significant enhancements in her serve, aggressiveness, defensive skills, and overall dominance. These improvements have solidified her status as a top player on clay.