World No.1 Sabalenka powers into French Open second round
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her first round match against Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova during a first round fixture of the French Open in Paris on May 25, 2025. Photo: REUTERS
World number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the second round of the French Open on Sunday with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova.
Sabalenka broke Rakhimova five times as she wrapped up victory in an hour to make a convincing start to her Roland Garros campaign.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Three-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka will play Switzerland's Jil Teichmann or Italian qualifier Lucrezia Stefanini for a spot in the last 32.
The 27-year-old from Belarus has never reached the final in Paris, but the tournament appears more open than in recent years given the struggles of three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek.
Comments