Updated On: 02 June, 2024 07:59 AM IST | Paris | AFP
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka reveals challenging aspect over combating Paula Badosa who she beat 7-5, 6-1 to enter Rd 4

Aryna Sabalenka during her third-round win over Paula Badosa at the French Open in Paris on Saturday; (right) Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina. Pics/Getty Images
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a sluggish start to defeat close friend Paula Badosa 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday to take her place in the last 16 of the French Open.
Former World No. 2 Badosa led 5-3 in the first set but two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka reeled off 10 of the final 11 games to sweep into the second week for the second year in a row.