The former world number six confirmed that she will be competing in the clay-court Grand Slam after recovering from cancer.

Just a month ago, Saurez Navarro confirmed that she was cured of Hodgkin's Lymphoma after going through six months of chemotherapy.

Saurez Navarro expressed her delight to be making a return at the Grand Slam which she holds close to her heart.

“It makes me tremendously excited to be able to participate at Roland Garros.

“I have been working these last few months to give myself the opportunity to compete one last time in Paris.

“I am looking forward to jumping onto the court and feeling again how special this tournament has always been for me.”

The Spanish players reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros in 2008 and 2014. The singles draw for the 2021 French Open singles will be done later in the week.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport