French Open: Sabelenka storms to opening win against Bouzas Maneiro
Aryna Sabalenka won her opening match at the French Open against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, advancing to the second round. The match lasted 75 minutes, with Sabalenka securing a 6-4, 6-2 victory despite some unforced errors. She expressed her happiness about returning to winning form on clay after a previous early exit in the Italian Open.
- ▪Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the French Open.
- ▪The match took place on a hot day at Court Philippe Chatrier and lasted 75 minutes.
- ▪Sabalenka is currently the world number one and was the finalist in the previous year's tournament.
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Sport|TennisFrench Open: Sabelenka storms to opening win against Bouzas ManeiroAryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round, defying her world number 50 opponent and searing Paris heat.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAryna Sabalenka plays a backhand against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain during the Women's Singles first-round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros [James Fearn/Getty Images]By Kevin HandPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026World number one and last year’s defeated finalist Aryna Sabalenka blazed through her opening round at the French Open as she brushed aside Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2 in just 75…
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