PARIS : World number two Aryna Sabalenka pummelled American Emma Navarro 6-2 6-3 in just over an hour on Monday to march into the French Open quarter-finals with an emphatic performance that kept her on course for her first title in Paris.
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2024 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning her fourth round match against Emma Navarro of the U.S. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2024 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka shakes hands with Emma Navarro of the U.S. after winning her fourth round match REUTERS/Yves Herman Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2024 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her fourth round match against Emma Navarro of the U.S. REUTERS/Yves Herman
The Australian Open champion, unbeaten now in 11 straight matches at the majors this year without losing a single set, completely overpowered Navarro with her thundering baseline game and attacked the American's weak second serve at every opportunity."I was ready for a tough match, to fight for any point, for long rallies. I am super happy with the level I played today."
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