Amidst the galaxy of stars in the women's draw of the French Open, predicting a champion would have definitely centered around the big names.
Four time champion Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdrew after winning the first round when she controversially did not attend the customary post-match press conference and was fined $ 15,000 and was threatened further action for the remaining grand slams.
Serena Williams lost in her bid to clinch the elusive 24th Grand Slam title and the redoubtable Ashleigh Barty threw in the towel due to an injury.
Iga Swiatek who had not lost a set until the fourth round fell to Greek star Maria Sakkari in straight sets in the quarter finals.
Unheralded women star tennis players will have the opportunity of scripting their names in the honour list of the French Open. A new queen will grace the prestigious French Open podium.
