Kasatkina loses to Sabalenka, ending Australia's French Open run
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
Daria Kasatkina was eliminated from the French Open after a 6-0, 7-5 loss to Aryna Sabalenka in Paris. This defeat marks the end of Australia's presence in the singles draw, as Kasatkina was the last remaining competitor among the 13 Australian players. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, will advance to face Naomi Osaka in the Round of 16. Australia's challenge at the tournament faltered early, concluding in the first week.
- •Kasatkina loses 6-0, 7-5 to Sabalenka.
- •Australia no longer has any players in the singles draw.
- •Sabalenka will next face Naomi Osaka.
- 2:56 PMThe Guardian Sport — Kasatkina overpowered by Sabalenka to end Australia’s French Open hopes
"Last Australian player in singles draw is defeated Kasatkina loses 6-0, 7-5 to world No 1 in Paris Australia’s lukewarm challenge at a boiling French Open is over after Daria Kasatkina was beaten 6-0, 7-5 by the world No 1, Aryna Sabalenka. Kasatkina became the last of Australia’s 13 singles contenders to bite the red dust before the end of the first week, a battling fightback almost inevitably denied by Sabalenka, who will face Naomi Osaka in the last 16. Continue reading...
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