French Open 2026: Sabalenka shines, Osaka dazzles as Medvedev melts down in Paris heat

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The French Open 2026 has begun with world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka winning their matches in style. Sabalenka wore a black-and-red mesh outfit and a diamond necklace, while Osaka wore a sequined blouse and a black mesh floor-length train. The tournament has seen several upsets, including the defeat of sixth seed Daniil Medvedev to Australian wildcard Adam Walton.

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▪Aryna Sabalenka won her match against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2.
▪Naomi Osaka defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3 7-6 (3) in her match.
▪Daniil Medvedev lost to Adam Walton 6-2 1-6 6-1 1-6 6-4 in the first round.

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▪ French Open 2026: Sabalenka, Gauff and Medvedev in action on sweltering day three – live — The Guardian — US

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Advertising Home Sport French Open 2026: Sabalenka shines, Osaka dazzles as Medvedev melts down in Paris heat Sport World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round in style as Naomi Osaka lit up Roland Garros with fashion flair, while sixth seed Daniil Medvedev suffered another early Paris exit on a sweltering day that tested players and fans alike. Issued on: 26/05/2026 - 21:04 3 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 Daniil Medvedev, the Russian, hits a forehand before his defeat on Tuesday at Roland Garros in Paris.

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