Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed at the French Open, showcased her formidable skills with a decisive victory over Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann, advancing to the third round of the tournament. After an impressive first-round performance where she only lost one game to Kamilla Rakhimova, Sabalenka faced an early challenge against Teichmann, dropping her serve at the start of the match.
Despite this initial setback, the three-time Grand Slam champion rallied her focus and secured five consecutive games to clinch the first set. Her dominance continued into the second set, where she hit 17 winners compared to just two from Teichmann, leading to a swift and commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory that lasted 79 minutes.
Sabalenka expressed her satisfaction after the match, stating, “It doesn’t matter what the scoreboard says, she really made me work for every point. I’m really happy with this win.” She acknowledged the challenge posed by Teichmann, referring to her as a “tricky opponent with great tennis.”
Next up for the Belarusian will be a match against world number 34 Olga Danilovic, who triumphed over Danielle Collins in a closely contested match that ended 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. As Sabalenka continues her quest at the French Open, her ability to adapt and perform under pressure bodes well for her chances in the upcoming rounds.