June 3, 2025 | By Happyness
In the heart of Paris, where legends are made on the clay courts of Roland Garros, Aryna Sabalenka has once again proven why she’s the world No. 1. With steely determination and powerful groundstrokes, the Belarusian star defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen in straight sets — 7-6(3), 6-3 — to advance to the semifinals of the 2025 French Open.
Sabalenka didn’t have it easy early on. Zheng came out strong, taking a 4-2 lead and putting Sabalenka on the defensive. But champions find ways to respond. With trademark aggression and precision, Sabalenka fought back, leveled the set at 4-4, and pushed it to a tiebreak. In the tiebreak, she dialed in, dominating 7-3 and taking the first set — a mental and tactical turning point in the match.
With momentum on her side, Sabalenka maintained control in the second set. Her deep returns and heavy topspin kept Zheng on the run, and despite some resistance, the world No. 1 clinched the set 6-3, sealing her place in the final four. This win marks Sabalenka’s second career semifinal at Roland Garros and her 11th Grand Slam semifinal appearance overall — a testament to her consistency and elite performance on all surfaces.
Sabalenka now faces her fiercest rival: Iga Swiatek, the four-time French Open champion and reigning queen of clay. Their semifinal showdown promises to be electric — a battle of power versus precision, with a place in the final at stake.
As the tournament heads into its final days, Aryna Sabalenka’s performance reminds us that grit, power, and experience can overcome any challenge. With her eyes on the trophy and her game firing on all cylinders, she’s one step closer to claiming her first Roland Garros title.
Stay tuned — the best is yet to come.