The 2025 French Open is off to a thrilling start on the women’s side as Round of 64 action wrapped up with several dominant performances by top seeds and a few surprising upsets. The red clay courts of Roland Garros witnessed stars like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina storm into the third round, while some promising newcomers made headlines with confident wins.
🇵🇱 Swiatek Silences Raducanu with Ruthless Precision
Iga Swiatek (5) delivered a statement victory against former US Open champ Emma Raducanu, allowing just three games in a clinical 6-1, 6-2 win. The Polish powerhouse looked in top form and remains a top contender for the crown at Roland Garros.
🇧🇾 Sabalenka and 🇨🇳 Zheng Dominate
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka (1) brushed aside Jil Teichmann of Switzerland 6-3, 6-1, showcasing her raw power and consistent baseline play.
Meanwhile, Qinwen Zheng (8) from China rolled past Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-2, 6-3 in another commanding performance from a top-10 seed.
🇮🇹 Jasmine Paolini Proves Her Clay Court Skills
Italy’s Jasmine Paolini (4) looked composed and confident as she defeated Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia 6-3, 6-3. The Italian’s footwork and smart shot selection on clay give her a real chance at going deep in the tournament.
🇺🇦 Svitolina and Yastremska Fly the Ukrainian Flag
Elina Svitolina (13) held off Hungary’s Anna Bondar in a tight two-set match: 7-6(4), 7-5. Fellow Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska (11) overcame Diana Shnaider 7-5, 7-5 in a high-intensity battle, signaling Ukraine’s strong presence in this year’s draw.
🇰🇿 Rybakina, 🇺🇸 Anisimova, and 🇱🇻 Ostapenko Cruise Through
- Elena Rybakina (12) had no trouble defeating American Iva Jovic 6-3, 6-3.
- Amanda Anisimova (16) crushed Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland 6-0, 6-2 in a near-flawless outing.
- Jelena Ostapenko (21) fought back from a set down to edge Caroline Dolehide 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, showing grit and firepower.
🇺🇸 Victoria Mboko Shines for Canada
Young Canadian Victoria Mboko made a splash with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 win over Germany’s Eva Lys, advancing to the next round and proving she’s a name to watch in this tournament.
🎾 Other Notable Results:
- 🇺🇸 Bernarda Pera def. 🇭🇷 Donna Vekic (18) – 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(3)
- 🇷🇸 Olga Danilovic def. 🇺🇸 Danielle Collins – 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
- 🇺🇸 Amanda Anisimova def. 🇨🇭 Viktorija Golubic – 6-0, 6-2
- 🇷🇴 Jaqueline Cristian def. 🇨🇿 Sára Bejlek – 1-6, 6-3, 6-3
- 🇩🇰 Clara Tauson (22) def. 🇳🇱 Arantxa Rus – 7-6(2), 7-5
- 🇷🇺 Liudmila Samsonova (19) def. 🇪🇸 Leyre Romero Gormaz – 6-3, 6-3
- 🇺🇦 Yuliia Starodubtseva def. 🇷🇺 Anastasia Potapova – 7-6(4), 6-2
Stay tuned for more from the 2025 French Open as the tournament heats up and the competition gets fiercer. Can Swiatek reclaim her crown? Will Sabalenka dominate from start to finish? Keep watching!
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