Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action during her Women's round of 8 match against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 01 June 2026. EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
Sabalenka has not lost a set in the tournament so far
Paris, June 1 (EFE).-
Aryna Sabalenka beat Japan’s Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 on Monday, booking her spot for the Roland Garros semifinals in Paris.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus looks on during her Women’s round of 8 match against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 01 June 2026. (Tenis, Abierto, Bielorrusia, Francia, Japón) EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
The Belarusian, last year’s finalist, remains the clear favorite after the elimination of the defending champion, Coco Gauff, and four-time Paris winner, Iga Swiatek of Poland. Sabalenka has not lost a set in the tournament so far.
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In pursuit of her fifth Grand Slam title, Sabalenka overcame Osaka‘s resistance. Osaka had never advanced this far in a clay-court tournament before.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus (L) hugs with Naomi Osaka of Japan (R) after winning their Women’s round of 8 match at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 01 June 2026. EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZNew and Used Toyotas
She will face Russia’s Diana Shnaider in the semifinals. Shnaider defeated last year’s Australian Open champion, Madison Keys, 6-3, 3-6, 6-0. EFE
Naomi Osaka of Japan in action during her Women’s round of 8 match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, 01 June 2026. EFE/EPA/TERESA SUAREZ
