"Iga Swiatek must be shaking in her boots" "Golden chance to win 2nd Slam" - Fans impressed by Elena Rybakina's latest French Open practice session

Elena Rybakina's electrifying practice session at the 2024 French Open has left tennis fans in awe. Her impressive display of power prompted talk of her potentially instilling fear in top seed and two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek.

Entering the claycourt Major as the fourth seed, Rybakina will be on the hunt for her second Grand Slam title. The Kazakh kicks off her campaign against Greet Minnen, against whom she enjoys a perfect 2-0 record.

After being forced to forgo her Italian Open title defense due to illness, the 24-year-old has been training diligently for the claycourt Major, recently taking part in a riveting practice session with Aryna Sabalenka.

The Kazakh also joined her coach Stefano Vukov on the court in her latest training session, showing her formidable power as she practiced her groundstrokes.

Tennis fans marveled at Elena Rybakina's powerful forehand, with one fan even suggesting that her prowess would leave Iga Swiatek "shaking in her boots."

"Damn IGA must be hiding behind that court shaking in her boots right now," a fan posted.

"The sound of the ball hitting the racket in that forehand!! Wow!" another fan wrote.

Others expressed confidence in the Kazakh's ability to triumph at the French Open.

"Her bracket is very good, it's a golden chance for her to win her second Slam," one fan commented.

"I’ve seen enough. we’re taking it," said another.

Given the World No. 4's recurring struggles with illness during the 2024 season, several fans also shared their desire for her to remain healthy enough to deliver her best level at the claycourt Major.

"It’s seems Lena looks healthy and ready to battle 💪🏻 Good luck, Queen of our hearts," one fan posted.

"I really hope she’s feeling well. 👍 Go Lena!" another fan wrote.

"Yeah I will be rooting for her. Hope she stays healthy!" said yet another.

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Elena Rybakina can definitely beat Iga Swiatek at French Open 2024, says Jessica Pegula

Although Jessica Pegula has pulled out of the 2024 French Open, she recently shared her thoughts on the potential challengers to Iga Swiatek at the Major.

While speaking to NBC Sports, the American expressed her belief that Elena Rybakina could pose a formidable threat to the World No. 1 in Paris.

"I think (Elena) Rybakina can definitely, if she's healthy. I don't think she has ever lost to her, actually. I don't know if they've played much, though, on clay. But I think a girl like that can definitely beat her," she said.

The Kazakh enjoys a 4-2 lead in her head-to-head record against Swiatek, including a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 win in their most recent encounter in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semifinals.

If Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek navigate through their draws, they could set up a blockbuster title clash at the French Open.