Sabalenka defeats Badosa at French Open to advance to fourth round
- Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious over her friend Paula Badosa in a match at the French Open.
- Sabalenka's 7-5, 6-1 win secured her spot in the tournament's fourth round.
- The match showcased both fierce competition and camaraderie between the two players.
Aryna Sabalenka won against her friend Paula Badosa in the French Open. Sabalenka won the first set 7-5 and the second set 6-1. It was hard for Sabalenka to play against her friend. Badosa got an early lead in the first set with a lucky shot, but Sabalenka fought back and won the set. In the second set, Sabalenka dominated and won the match in 1 hour and 17 minutes. Badosa, who had injury problems and dropped out of the top 100, will now focus on mixed doubles with her boyfriend Stefanos Tsitsipas. Sabalenka and Badosa hugged at the end of the match, showing that they are still friends despite competing against each other. Elena Rybakina, a former Wimbledon champion, also advanced to the next round by defeating Elise Mertens 6-4 6-2. Rybakina had to skip matches last year and last month due to health issues like sleep problems and allergies. She explained that these problems made her miss some tournaments. Rybakina's win shows her determination to overcome her health challenges and continue competing at a high level.