Sabalenka to face Osaka in blockbuster French Open round-four clash
Aryna Sabalenka will compete against Naomi Osaka in the fourth round of the French Open. Sabalenka, the world number one, has not lost a set in the tournament so far. Osaka, the 16th seed, is advancing to the last 16 for the first time after a hard-fought victory over Iva Jovic.
- ▪Sabalenka defeated Daria Kasatkina with a score of 6-0, 7-5.
- ▪Osaka won her match against Iva Jovic with a score of 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (3-7), 6-4.
- ▪This will be the fourth meeting between Sabalenka and Osaka, with Osaka winning their first match in 2018.
- ▪Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo has faced criticism for not scheduling women's matches in the night session.
- ▪Sabalenka expressed enjoyment in competing against Osaka, highlighting the high level of their matches.
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