Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the 2025 French Open on Friday in Paris. Photo by Maya Vidon-White/UPI | License Photo
May 30 (UPI) -- American Tommy Paul outlasted Karen Khachanov in a 4-hour, 7-minute marathon match, while Aryna Sabalenka needed just 79 minutes to scorch her third-round foe Friday at the 2025 French Open.
Sabalenka, the top women's player in the world, totaled 18 winners and converted 2 of 3 break point chances in the 6-2, 6-3 win over No. 34 Olga Danilovic of Serbia on Day 6 in Paris. The Belarusian saved 4 of 9 break points she faced.
Sabalenka will take on No. 16 Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the fourth round. The winner of that match will meet No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova of Russia or No. 7 Zheng Qinwen of China in the quarterfinals of the clay-court Grand Slam.
"I'm super happy with the win," Sabalenka told reporters. "She's a tough opponent. She's a fighter. I'm really happy I got the win today."
