Sobolenko advances past Anisimova, advancing to the last eight competition stages.
Cashing In at Roland Garros
(Witness the thrilling journey of Aryna Sabalenka on her path to the Roland Garros semifinals!)
Aryna Sabalenka's Round of 16 victory against Amanda Anisimova at Roland Garros 2025 was anything but a walk in the park, despite Anisimova's 5-2 head-to-head advantage. Sabalenka, with her dominating performance, clinched the win with a convincing scoreline of 7:5, 6:3.
Taking center stage on the Paris clay courts, the Belarusian sensation has been unstoppable, triumphing in her previous three matches without dropping a single set. She dispatched Rahemova (6:1, 6:0), Taihmany (6:3, 6:1), and Danilovich (6:2, 6:3) with sheer precision and determination. With the world No. 1 spot on her shoulders, the quarterfinals against Zheng Qinwen present a golden opportunity for Sabalenka to advance to her debut Roland Garros final.
Looking beyond the quarterfinals, here's an insight into Sabalenka's potential semifinal opponent—Iga Swiatek—as Sabalenka seeks to rewrite Roland Garros history.
Insightful Glimpse into Sabalenka's Semifinal Journey
- Second Round: Sabalenka's foe in the second round remains undisclosed.
- Third Round: Sabalenka's third-round opponent remains unspecified.
- Fourth Round: Sabalenka's fourth-round opponent also remains unknown.
- Quarterfinals: Sabalenka emerged victorious in the quarterfinals against Zheng Qinwen in a straight-sets victory, with a scoreline of 7-6(7), 6-3 on June 3, 2025[2][3][4]. This marked the seventh triumph of Sabalenka against Zheng, one of her dominant victories, and her second semifinal appearance at Roland Garros.
Head-to-Head Battles
- Head-to-Head with Zheng Qinwen: Sabalenka has a remarkable record against Zheng, winning seven times.
- Head-to-Head with Swiatek: The semifinal match between Sabalenka and Swiatek will be the first between these fierce competitors at Roland Garros[1][4].
Despite lacking specifics about her earlier rounds, Sabalenka's extraordinary semifinal achievement underscores her remarkable form throughout the tournament.
Bonus Reads
- Swiatek edges past Rybakina, advances to the Roland Garros quarterfinals
- Rublev reveals his personal transformation before the Roland Garros
- Kasatkina shares her Roland Garros fan experience
*Bookmakers might be intrigued by the prospect of a Sabalenka vs Swiatek clash in the semifinals of Roland Garros, considering their head-to-head is yet to be played on the Paris clay courts.* If Sabalenka manages to claim her semifinal spot and secure a contest against Swiatek, the upcoming tennis match will certainly be one worth watching in the sports world.
