Dominant Sabalenka Advances to Roland Garros Third Round

Aryna Sabalenka, the world's number one tennis player, overcame an early setback against Swiss Jil Teichmann to secure a 6-3, 6-1 victory, advancing to the French Open's third round. After an initial struggle, Sabalenka's decisive performance set up a third-round meeting with Olga Danilovic.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-05-2025 00:07 IST | Created: 29-05-2025 00:07 IST
Dominant Sabalenka Advances to Roland Garros Third Round
Aryna Sabalenka

World number one Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated her resilience by surmounting an initial deficit against Switzerland's Jil Teichmann, securing a commanding straight-set victory. This win progresses her to the third round of the French Open, showcasing her prowess on the clay courts of Roland Garros.

Despite a strong start from Teichmann, who briefly led, Sabalenka recalibrated her approach to seize control of the match. The Belarusian, aged 27, capitalized on critical break opportunities to close out the first set 6-3, swiftly overcoming her unseeded opponent's challenge.

In the second set, Sabalenka's intensity did not wane, as she established an early break. Cementing her dominance with formidable play, she advanced with a 6-1 win. Sabalenka's next challenge is Olga Danilovic, another left-handed player, underscoring her strategic preparations for the upcoming rounds.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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