Three-time major winner Sabalenka defeats Olympic champion in straight sets at Roland Garros.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame a slow start to defeat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 7-6 (3), 6-3, advancing to the French Open semifinals. After suffering her first loss to Zheng in their previous meeting, Sabalenka regrouped to win the tiebreak and dominate the second set. She expressed determination to pursue her first French Open title, looking forward to her upcoming match against either Elina Svitolina or Iga Swiatek.