Aryna Sabalenka

Former Serena Williams coach Rennae Stubbs has cast doubt on Aryna Sabalenka’s prospects at the upcoming French Open due to a lower-back injury. Sabalenka suffered an early exit at the Italian Open after a quarterfinal loss in Madrid and a withdrawal from Stuttgart. With just over a week until Roland Garros begins on May 24, the World No. 1 faces a challenging recovery.

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Guy Forget, who led Roland-Garros from 2016 to 2021, has dismissed threats of a Grand Slam boycott by top players including Aryna Sabalenka. In comments to Tennis Actu, the former director called the idea bizarre and unnecessary. He argued that players already receive substantial pay and that external advisers fuel their demands.

Qinwen Zheng rallied past Madison Keys 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Round of 16 at the Miami Open. She discussed her updated coaching team, including new addition Marcos Baghdatis and returning long-time coach Pere Riba. Next, she faces Aryna Sabalenka in their ninth meeting.

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World number one Aryna Sabalenka expressed shock over organizers considering canceling her match due to scheduling issues at the Miami Open. Her clash with Ann Li was moved to the smaller Butch Buchholz court amid delays affecting the main stadium. Despite the disruption, Sabalenka won 7-6 (7/5), 6-4.

Naomi Osaka rallied past Camila Osorio 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, while world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Jaqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-1 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The win sets up their first meeting since 2018, when Osaka defeated the then-rising Sabalenka.

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over qualifier Himeno Sakatsume. The win marked her 100th career match at the top ranking, improving her record to 82-18. Sabalenka showed no rust in her first tournament since the Australian Open final.