World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka showcased her dominance at the French Open as she defeated Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima in straight sets to advance to the third round. Uchijima, playing in her first Grand Slam second round, struggled to handle Sabalenka’s powerful serve and groundstrokes, ultimately falling 6-2 6-2 to the second seed.
Sabalenka wasted no time asserting her authority in the match, winning six consecutive points at the start. Despite Uchijima’s efforts to settle her nerves and win her opening service game, Sabalenka broke her at 3-2 and went on to claim the first set in just 29 minutes without dropping another game.
In the second set, Uchijima continued to struggle against Sabalenka’s relentless power, with the Belarusian sealing an emphatic victory with some well-placed drop shots. Sabalenka will now face Paula Badosa in the next round, who overcame Yulia Putintseva in a hard-fought battle.
Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina also secured their spots in the third round with impressive victories. Rybakina defeated Arantxa Rus, while Svitolina survived a late scare to beat Diane Parry. The stage is set for an exciting third round at Roland Garros, with Rybakina potentially facing Svitolina in a thrilling match-up. Tennis fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports as the tournament progresses towards the upcoming Wimbledon.