Iga Swiatek is set to enter the French Open without winning a clay title on the main level for the first time since 2020. On Saturday, the Polish tennis star saw her Rome title defense come to an end in the third round following a 1-6 5-7 third-round loss to Danielle Collins.

It is strange to see a five-time grand slam champion struggle not with her game but with her mentality on the court

Defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Italian Open by American Danielle Collins, who beat the Polish world number two 6-1 7-5 in the round of 32 on Saturday.