Sabalenka Wins in Straight Sets, Faces Naomi Osaka in French Open Round of 16
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Daria Kasatkina in the third round of the French Open and will face Naomi Osaka in the next round.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus defeated Australian player Daria Kasatkina in straight sets in the third round of the French Open today, advancing to the round of 16. She will face Japanese star Naomi Osaka in the next round. Sabalenka took the first set in just 29 minutes, but struggled with errors in the second. She quickly regained control, winning 6-0, 7-5 in one hour and 16 minutes. In a post-match interview, Sabalenka said, "I'm very happy that I never gave up during the tough moments." Her opponent in the round of 16 will be the 16th seed, Naomi Osaka. Both players are 28 years old and have each won the Australian Open and US Open twice.
FAQ
Who is Sabalenka's next opponent?
She will face Naomi Osaka in the round of 16.