Musetti and Sabalenka Ease Into Second Round at French Open
- Lorenzo Musetti and Aryna Sabalenka both moved through to the second round of the 2025 French Open at Roland-Garros on Sunday without dropping a set.
- Musetti entered the tournament as the eighth seed following strong clay-court form and recent Masters final appearances, while Sabalenka is the world number one and a three-time major champion.
- Musetti defeated qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 with a notable forehand winner, while Sabalenka beat unseeded Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1, 6-0, hitting five aces and saving two break points.
- Musetti expressed his ambition to win the French Open, noting that clay is the surface he feels most at ease on, while Sabalenka acknowledged that opening rounds can be challenging, particularly when competing against a friend.
- The players’ victories highlight their readiness for a strong tournament performance amid ongoing bids by champions like Iga Swiatek and the recent emotional retirement ceremony for Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros.
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Shelton joins Musetti and Sabalenka in French Open second round, tournament honors Nadal
Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open. The 13th-seeded American celebrated by waving his…

Musetti and Sabalenka ease into second round at French Open
PARIS — Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday.

Shelton joins Musetti and Sabalenka in French Open second round
PARIS — Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday.

Musetti and Sabalenka ease into second round at French Open, tournament honors Nadal
PARIS (AP) — Lorenzo Musetti and Aryna Sabalenka eased into the second round of the French Open without dropping a set on Sunday’s opening day. The eighth-seeded Musetti won 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 against qualifier Yannick Hanfmann of Germany, after the top-ranked Sabalenka earlier beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-1, 6-0. Jasmine Paolini, last year’s runner-up at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon, had a tougher first-round match. The fourth-seeded Italian dropped serv…
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