Aryna Sabalenka Advances to Quarterfinals at Roland Garros

In an exciting fourth-round match at Roland Garros, Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Naomi Osaka with a score of 7-5, 6-3, advancing to her 14th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal. Sabalenka, the only player left in the women's draw with major final experience, will next face Diana Shnaider, who reached her first quarterfinal. After a shaky start, Sabalenka regained her form and dominated the match, showcasing her determination to secure the trophy this year after narrowly missing out last season. Discover more about her journey and mindset as she aims for victory.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 2, 2026, 13:34 IST

Sabalenka Triumphs Over Osaka

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Paris, June 2: Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the quarterfinals of Roland Garros by defeating Naomi Osaka in a captivating fourth-round encounter, winning 7-5, 6-3.

As the only remaining player in the women's draw with experience in a major final, Sabalenka is set to face No. 25 seed Diana Shnaider, who reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal after overcoming No. 19 seed Madison Keys in a three-set match.

Osaka started strong, taking the first two games as Sabalenka struggled initially, committing five unforced errors, including a double fault during a crucial break point, which gave Osaka an early lead.

However, the top seed quickly regained her composure, breaking back with two impressive forehand winners and maintaining her serve for the remainder of the match. Remarkably, she did not face a single break point after that, and was rarely pushed to deuce, according to WTA reports.

The only instance where Sabalenka's serve was challenged came during the sixth game of the second set, with Osaka leading 3-2. A lengthy six-minute game followed a 2-2 hold by Osaka, where Sabalenka missed a break point opportunity, but this sparked a four-game winning streak for Sabalenka that concluded the match.

Having narrowly missed out on her first French Open title last year, Sabalenka is determined to finish strong this time around.

"I'm not really overthinking; I've managed to separate myself from the events of this year's Roland Garros," she stated. "I've been in this position before. Anything can happen in tennis and sports, you know?"

"I'm focused on myself, ensuring that when I compete, I'm performing at my best and fighting hard to secure this trophy," she added.