Sabalenka advances to French Open quarterfinals, sole Grand Slam champion remaining

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka solidified her top-seed status at the French Open, defeating Naomi Osaka to advance to the quarterfinals. The Belarusian star showcased an aggressive performance, hitting 12 aces in her 7-5, 6-3 victory in the fourth-round match at Roland Garros.

This win marks Sabalenka's 14th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance, reinforcing her position as the current world's best player. Notably, she is now the sole Grand Slam champion remaining in the Paris competition after several other prominent names were eliminated in earlier rounds.

"I've been in this game long enough to know that anything can happen at Roland Garros. That's why I'm just focusing on my game," Sabalenka commented on her consistent performance. This victory also marks her third win over Osaka this season, continuing her dominance against the former world No. 1.

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I've been in this game long enough to know that anything can happen at Roland Garros. That's why I'm just focusing on my game.

Sabalenka's next opponent in the quarterfinals will be young Russian player Diana Shnaider, as Sabalenka pursues her first French Open title after falling short last season. She emphasized her focus on maximum commitment in every match, stating, "At this stage, I'm not thinking about anything else other than giving my all on the court. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win this trophy."

Meanwhile, Osaka's journey in Paris concluded with her best performance to date, reaching the round of 16. The 28-year-old Japanese player acknowledged that she is more mature in accepting defeat now compared to the beginning of her career.

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At this stage, I'm not thinking about anything else other than giving my all on the court. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win this trophy.