Sabalenka's Grand Slam Dominance Continues

Sabalenka Extends Her Grand Slam Winning Streak to Eight Matches

No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka has taken the first step towards becoming the first woman to win a Grand Slam title since Ashleigh Barty retired. Sabalenka defeated fellow Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of the Roland Garros Grand Slam tournament in Paris on Sunday.

Sabalenka's Dominance at Grand Slams

Sabalenka has been in dominant form in Grand Slam events since her breakthrough performance at the Australian Open in 2021. She has won eight consecutive matches at the Grand Slams, including her victory over Azarenka on Sunday. Sabalenka's victory at Roland Garros extends her Grand Slam winning streak to eight matches, the longest active streak among women's players.

Motivated by Svitolina Rivalry

Sabalenka has said that she is motivated by her rivalry with world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who is also competing at Roland Garros. Sabalenka lost to Swiatek in the semifinals of the Qatar Open earlier this year, but she has vowed to improve her game in order to challenge Swiatek for the top spot in the rankings.

Sabalenka's Success at Roland Garros

Roland Garros was once Sabalenka's least successful major. She had fallen in the first week of the tournament five times before reaching the semifinals last year. However, Sabalenka has made significant improvements to her game on clay, and she is now a threat to win the title in Paris.

Sabalenka is one of the favorites to win the Roland Garros title this year. She is in good form, and she is motivated to prove herself as the best player in the world. If she can continue her winning streak, she will be a difficult player to beat.