Aryna Sabalenka defeats Naomi Osaka to reach French Open quarterfinals
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open by defeating Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3, on June 1, 2026. Sabalenka rallied late in the first set after trailing 5-4, winning three consecutive games to take the set. She maintained momentum in the second set, where Osaka struggled to keep pace. This victory marks Sabalenka’s third win over Osaka this season. She will face No. 25 Diana Shnaider next in the quarterfinals.
- •The match was held at Philippe-Chatrier Court in Paris.
- •Sabalenka averaged 108 mph on her serves during the match.
- •This is Osaka's deepest run at the French Open, reaching the fourth round.
- •Sabalenka aims for her first Roland Garros title after a runner-up finish last year.
- •The match marked just the fifth women's night session in French Open history.
- 11:27 PMESPN — Sabalenka overpowers Osaka in Paris night match
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka's superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
- 9:10 PMBBC Sport — Sabalenka's superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka outduels Naomi Osaka to reach French Open quarterfinals
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — French Open: Aryna Sabalenka rolls past Naomi Osaka again to reach Roland Garros quarterfinals
"PARIS — Aryna Sabalenka emerged the victor from a heavyweight clash with fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka Monday night at the French Open, her hopes for her first Grand Slam title away from hard courts still intact. Sabalenka won, 7-5, 6-3, in a battle that showcased her variety and courage against one of the few players who can match her groundstrokes, pound for pound. Osaka’s career-best run at Roland Garros ended in the fourth round, as Sabalenka advanced to face Russia’s Dian
"World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals.The Belarusian is the only Grand Slam champion left in either the men's or women's singles draws at Roland Garros.
"Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Naomi Osaka in straight sets in their fourth round clash under the lights in Paris to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 1, 2026, 11:27 PMSabalenka overpowers Osaka in Paris night match
Aryna Sabalenka beat Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3 on Monday to reach the French Open quarterfinals and move one step closer to winning the clay-court Grand Slam.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:48 PMSabalenka overpowers Osaka to reach French Open quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka took down fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in Monday's night-session match to reach the French Open quarter-finals.The Belarusian is the only Grand Slam champion left in either the men's or women's singles draws at Roland Garros.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:12 PMSabalenka's superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka advances to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final with a hard-fought night-session win over Naomi Osaka.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 9:10 PMSabalenka's superior serve helps her past spirited Osaka
World number one Aryna Sabalenka advances to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final with a hard-fought night session win over Naomi Osaka.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:31 PMAryna Sabalenka outduels Naomi Osaka to reach French Open quarterfinals
PARIS — Aryna Sabalenka emerged the victor from a heavyweight clash with fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka Monday night at the French Open, her hopes for her first Grand Slam title away from hard courts still intact. Sabalenka won, 7-5, 6-3, in a battle that showcased her variety and courage against one of the few players who can match her groundstrokes, pound for pound. Osaka’s career-best run at Roland Garros ended in the fourth round, as Sabalenka advanced to face Russia’s Dian
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:01 PMFrench Open: Aryna Sabalenka rolls past Naomi Osaka again to reach Roland Garros quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka has now beaten Naomi Osaka three times this season.
- Sky Sports—Sabalenka breezes past Osaka and into French Open quarter-finals
Aryna Sabalenka cruised past Naomi Osaka in straight sets in their fourth round clash under the lights in Paris to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open.
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