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Iga Swiatek Drops to No. 5 After Italian Open Exit

5/19/2025

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Iga Swiatek, once the reigning World No. 1, now finds herself at No. 5 after a surprising early exit at the Italian Open. With Jasmine Paolini's recent triumph shaking up the rankings, the pressure mounts on Swiatek to reclaim her dominance on the clay courts as she gears up for the 2025 French Open.

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Iga Swiatek, once the reigning World No. 1, now finds herself at No. 5 after a surprising early exit at the Italian Open. With Jasmine Paolini's recent triumph shaking up the rankings, the pressure mounts on Swiatek to reclaim her dominance on the clay courts as she gears up for the 2025 French Open.