Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from next week’s French Open qualifying event, in a decision which seems to be strategic rather than linked to any injury.
The Pole lifted the trophy in Rome for the third time in four years, having beaten Sabalenka last week in Madrid.
Iga Swiatek refused to take victory at the French Open for granted despite romping to a third Rome title when sweeping aside Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-3 in Saturday's final.Swiatek took the opening set in just 36 minutes in a clinical display of tennis against Sabalenka, who has said repeatedly that Rome is her dream tournament to win.