Sabalenka Overcomes Teichmann in Second Round of French Open
World’s top-ranked player Aryna Sabalenka faced an unexpected challenge during her second-round match at the French Open on Wednesday but ultimately secured a commanding victory over unseeded Jil Teichmann from Switzerland.
Match Overview
After a straightforward first-round win against Kamilla Rakhimova, where she lost only one game, Sabalenka encountered a tougher opponent in Teichmann, who initially claimed an early break that placed added pressure on the Belarusian player.
Early Challenges
The dynamic left-handed Teichmann, known for her unpredictable playstyle, gave Sabalenka trouble early in the first set. However, the experienced Sabalenka managed to regain her composure, leveling the score at 3-3 after a slow start. Sabalenka capitalized on her opponent’s mistakes in the eighth game, breaking Teichmann for a second time and taking control of the match thereafter.
“She started really well and played her best game. It’s always tricky against her. Her variety is crazy… I was trying to find the rhythm and I’m glad I held my serve from 3-1 down. I got more energy. It was a tough match, she made me work for every point and I’m very happy for this win.”
Second Set Dominance
After securing the first set, Sabalenka continued her aggressive play, dispatching a powerful backhand winner to break Teichmann right from the start of the second set. From there, she surged to a commanding 4-0 lead, dominating her opponent. The match concluded with a decisive break in the seventh game as Teichmann misfired, sending a shot long.
Next Challenge
Following this victory, Sabalenka is now set to face fellow left-handed player Olga Danilovic, who advanced after her own hard-fought contest against Danielle Collins, winning with a scoreline of 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
