World No. 1 Sabalenka Advances French Open Second Round Paris

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is showing dominant form in her 2025 tennis season, advancing comfortably to the second round of the French Open with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 victory over Kamilla Rakhimova. Sabalenka has a strong head-to-head record against Rakhimova, winning all three meetings, and she continues her pursuit of a first French Open title, having previously reached the semifinals in 2023. Earlier in the year, Sabalenka also demonstrated resilience and skill by defeating Peyton Stearns in the Madrid Open, maintaining an unbeaten record this season against players ranked outside the Top 40. Other notable players advancing at Roland Garros include Elina Svitolina and Qinwen Zheng, while upcoming matches feature top seeds like Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz. Sabalenka’s consistent performances and favorable draw position her as a strong contender for the Roland Garros title, especially with key rivals like Swiatek reportedly not in peak form. The French Open continues to feature intense competition as players vie for Grand Slam success on the Parisian clay.