Brace yourselves, tennis fans! Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of the Italian Open in a stunning second-round upset at the hands of Danielle Collins, losing 6-1, 7-5.

Despite a valiant attempt to turn the tide in the second set after a dominating start from Collins, Swiatek couldn't seal the win. This loss adds to a rough patch for the Polish star during the clay season, having previously faltered in Stuttgart and faced a heavy defeat against Coco Gauff in Madrid.

Now, with her early exit from the Italian Open, Swiatek faces critical choices leading into the French Open, where she claimed victory last year. Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Swiatek might need to shake things up.

"It’s a tricky situation for her now," Bartoli noted. "Will she seek a wildcard for one of the events before Roland Garros? That’s definitely something to consider." Bartoli compared Swiatek's situation to that of Novak Djokovic, who has opted for a wildcard in Geneva to boost his match play.

With Roland Garros just around the corner, Swiatek's decision is crucial. "She has to consider whether to spend ten days practicing at Roland Garros or get back into competition to sharpen her skills," Bartoli added.

So what’s next for the world number two? Swiatek has options to ramp up her preparation before the French Open. In the two weeks leading up to the major event, she can either focus on intensive practice or participate in one of two tournaments set for May 18th and 19th.

The higher-tier choice is a WTA 500 in Strasbourg, where the reigning champion is Madison Keys. The second option is a WTA 250 in Rabat, Morocco, which starts a day later. Both tournaments wrap up just in time for the French Open, giving Swiatek a shot at regaining form.

As she gears up for her seventh appearance at Roland Garros, can Swiatek add a sixth Grand Slam title to her impressive resume? The tennis world is watching closely!