Aryna Sabalenka Shines in Sizzling French Open Start

Aryna Sabalenka took advantage of the sizzling heat at the French Open, demonstrating her aggressive play style in the first round. She beat Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

The extreme heat at Roland Garros enabled Sabalenka to effectively rush the net, a strategy usually reserved for hard or grass courts due to quicker play. Daniil Medvedev experienced a surprise five-set loss against Adam Walton, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)