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Sabalenka asserts her authority against a strong Rakotomanga

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 18 Jan 2026
Aryna Sabalenka beats Rakotomanga at the Australian Open 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Aryna Sabalenka had a hesitant start in her first-round match against the young French player Rakotomanga, but ended with good sensations after being able to raise her level at crucial moments in the opening set. She won 6-4 6-1, showing a performance that improved as the match progressed, and now awaits the winner between Pavlyuchenkova or Bai in the second round of the Australian Open 2026.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka consigue imponer su autoridad ante una gran Rakotomanga