US EditionFrench Open: Sabalenka Makes Fast Start, Nadal to Bid Roland Garros Farewell
- On May 26, 2025, top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the second round of the French Open in Paris as Rafael Nadal received a tribute on Court Philippe Chatrier.
- The event followed a day marked by Nadal’s ceremony honoring his 14 French Open titles and 22 major wins, amid a tournament featuring top players and variable weather.
- Sabalenka won 6-1, 6-0 over Kamilla Rakhimova under the showcourt roof in one hour, while Zheng Qinwen and Lorenzo Musetti also secured first-round victories.
- Sabalenka extended her unbeaten record in Grand Slam opening rounds to 18 matches and praised Nadal, calling him an “inspiration” for his hard work and dedication.
- Early results indicate Sabalenka and Musetti as contenders who may impact the tournament’s progression, which prominently celebrates Nadal’s career achievements.
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Sabalenka sets stage, early exit for Sun
Aryna Sabalenka is seeking her first Roland Garos crown. Photo: Reuters World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka has sounded an early warning siren to her French Open rivals, dismantling Kamilla Rakhimova, while Kiwi Lulu Sun lost in the first round.
The world number 1 in her opening game in Roland Garros gives only 1 game. In turn 2 she meets Teichmann.
French Open: Sabalenka makes fast start, Nadal to bid Roland Garros farewell
World number one Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the second round of the French Open on Sunday (May 25) with a 6-1, 6-0 win over Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova. Later on Sunday, Roland Garros will pay tribute to its greatest champion with a ceremony for the retired Rafael Nadal. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more.
The first round of the internationals of France begins on Sunday, including the entry into the race of the world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, and a tribute to Rafael Nadal, recently retired from the courts.
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