The 2023 French Open women's tournament begins without a clear favorite. Iga Swiatek, a four-time Roland Garros champion, is in a slump, having not reached a final since last year's French Open. Aryna Sabalenka, despite winning in Miami and Madrid, has shown vulnerability. Coco Gauff reached the finals in Madrid and Rome, rising to world number two, while Jessica Pegula also matched her career-high ranking. Jasmine Paolini's recent Italian Open win highlights the unpredictable nature of this year's tournament.