Sabalenka already thinking about Osaka: "I will do whatever it takes to win that match"

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Days go by, rounds pass, but Aryna Sabalenka continues without dropping a single set in this Roland Garros 2026. The Belarusian is on fire in Paris, but she knows that she still has half of the work ahead.

Jessica Bouzas, Elsa Jacquemot, or Daria Kasatkina couldn't unsettle her. Or rather, all of them managed to unsettle her at some point in their matches, but none could translate it on the scoreboard. Now, as the second week of competition looms on the horizon, the figure of Naomi Osaka emerges as a strong candidate to achieve what the three previously mentioned players couldn't. Will the Japanese create an upset? The words of Aryna Sabalenka call for calm and to keep focusing on the present, without trying to run before learning to walk. Here are her statements after her latest triumph.

Assessment of her victory against Kasatkina

"I am very pleased with the level, happy to secure the win in straight sets. She is a tough opponent, so once again I am happy to close the match in two sets."

How does she combat the heat?

"On the court, I try to stay cool, putting a lot of ice on my face and legs, trying to keep my body cold. Then you don't feel so bad moving on the court. I think it's worse sitting under this heat, as if you're boiling there, so playing I'm fine. Off the court, I like to spend time with my team and friends, go out for dinner, sometimes just walk around. I try to keep it simple, like watching Netflix. I think today I feel like going back to the room, getting treatment, turning on Netflix, having hot chocolate, and just watching Netflix."

Do you prefer easy or tough matches?

"I don't know, I like both. It's also good to be challenged, feel the fight, activate that fighting mode, and feel some pressure. I think this has been a good preparation week for the second week."

Sabalenka talks about her upcoming match against Osaka

"I feel that the last match in Madrid was very close and of high level; she really raised her level in that match. I am prepared for the battle, ready to go out there and fight for that match and for that win. Ready to do whatever it takes to win."

Traveling to tournaments with Ash, her dog

"I don't think we are very good at organizing places to stay with parks nearby to take him for a walk. We usually stick to staying in the city, although sometimes there aren't many places to walk. So far, it has been pretty good. He is a very smart dog, very calm, and very easy to adapt to new places."

Happy about Naomi Osaka's return

"It's great to see her back to her level. Maybe not at her best level yet, but she's back, fighting, and rebuilding her game. It's nice to see her; she is a great player and a great person. I feel that I really enjoy our battles; they are matches of the highest level, and I enjoy it when someone pushes me to the limit."

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