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Sabalenka beats Osaka to reach French Open quarterfinals
Confirmed
What we know
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 on Monday night at Roland Garros to reach the French Open quarterfinals, extending her bid for a first clay-court Grand Slam title a year after losing the final to Coco Gauff. The match was the first women's night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier since 2023; Sabalenka closed in about 90 minutes with heavy baseline power and timely drop shots.
Sabalenka will face No. 25 Diana Shnaider, who beat Madison Keys 6-3, 3-6, 6-0 for her first Slam quarterfinal. It was Sabalenka's third win over Osaka in 2026 and her 14th straight Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
What's confirmed
- AP/BBC/WTA: Sabalenka defeated Osaka 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round on June 1 (AP/BBC/WTA).
- AP/ESPN: Sabalenka next plays Shnaider, who eliminated Keys in three sets (AP/ESPN).
- BBC/WTA: First women's Chatrier night session since 2023; Sabalenka's third win vs Osaka this season (BBC/WTA).
- ESPN: Sabalenka remains the only player left in the women's draw with prior Slam final experience (ESPN).
What's still developing
- Quarterfinal form vs Shnaider on clay.
- Whether Sabalenka can convert her first French Open title bid after the 2025 final loss.