Sabalenka asserts her authority against a strong Rakotomanga
Diego Jiménez Rubio
- 18 Jan 2026
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.
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