Australia's Kasatkina sets up French Open clash with top seed Sabalenka
Daria Kasatkina will face Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the French Open after winning her second-round match. Kasatkina defeated Susan Bandecchi in straight sets, while Sabalenka overcame a challenge from Elsa Jacquemot. This matchup is anticipated as both players have shown strong performances in the tournament.
- ▪Daria Kasatkina defeated Susan Bandecchi 7-5, 7-6 in the second round.
- ▪Aryna Sabalenka won against Elsa Jacquemot with a score of 7-5, 6-2.
- ▪Top seed Sabalenka acknowledged the challenge posed by Kasatkina, stating she is a fighter.
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Australia's Daria Kasatkina sets up French Open clash with Aryna Sabalenka in third roundTopic:TennisFri 29 May 2026 at 7:18amFri 29 May 2026 at 7:18amFri 29 May 2026 at 7:18amDaria Kasatkina will meet Aryna Sabalenka in the third round. (Getty Images: Burak Akbulut)In short:Daria Kasatkina defeated Susan Bandecchi 7-5, 7-6 (13/11)in the second round.Aryna Sabalenka overcame a scare to beat France's Elsa Jacquemot 7-5, 6-2.Kimberly Birrell lost to Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova, 6-3, 0-6, 7-6 (10/5).abc.net.au/news/french-open-daria-kasatkina-aryna-sabalenka-second-round/106735940Link copiedShareShare articleAustralia's Daria Kasatkina will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka at the French Open following a straight-sets win in the second round.Kasatkina, ranked 53 in the world, needed…
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