In less than a week, the first ball of the 2025 French Open will be struck. For the past three years, the women’s tournament had some sense of inevitability as the projected champion turned out to be the winner. But this year, the edge that Iga Swiatek held over the rest of the field on the Parisian clay is no longer absolute. On that note, let us take a closer look at the five players with the best chance at French Open glory in the next two weeks.<\/p>\n
For a nation that is obsessed with football, Jasmine Paolini stands as the face of women’s tennis in Italy. She’s a megastar and one of the most famous sportswomen in her home country. Paolini’s remarkable rise while in her late 20s is one of the most interesting stories of the past year. There’s no one better at pouncing on opportunities in a draw as efficiently and effectively as Paolini. That is such a valuable trait. She proved that last season, reaching two Grand Slam finals. All it takes is one or two of the top seeds being eliminated and Paolini could have clear daylight again.<\/p>\n