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Aryna Sabalenka clinches victory against Erika Andreeva in straight sets in her Roland-Garros opener

Sabalenka wins in straight sets 6-1, 6-2 in Paris' Court Philippe-Chatrier

Emre Aşıkçı | 28.05.2024 - Update : 28.05.2024

Aryna Sabalenka in action during the Women's Singles 1st round match against Erika Andreeva (not seen) at the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France on May 28, 2024.

ISTANBUL

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus eased past Erika Andreeva of Russia in straight sets in her French Open first-round match Tuesday.

"I'm super happy to see all of you tonight supporting us. It was a great atmosphere,” Sabalenka said after the win. “I know you guys didn’t have choices because it’s raining outside.. so you had to be on this court."

The world’s no. 2 ranked player defeated Andreeva, who is ranked no. 100, 6-1, 6-2 on the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris in a match that lasted one hour and eight minutes.

The 2024 French Open will run through June 9.

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