Sabalenka Defeats Osaka in French Open Fourth Round
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka in the French Open round of 16 on Monday. The four-time Grand Slam champion advanced after a straight-sets victory.
nypost.comAryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka in the French Open round of 16 on Monday night.
Sabalenka overpowered Osaka with consistent baseline pressure and strong serving throughout the contest. Osaka struggled to find rhythm on the slower surface and was unable to convert key break opportunities.
The victory sends Sabalenka into the quarterfinals, where she will face the winner of another fourth-round match. Osaka's elimination ends her 2026 French Open campaign after reaching the fourth round. The result leaves both players with updated records for the tournament and the calendar year.
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