Overview
- World No. 1 Sabalenka overcame Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-3 to reach the French Open fourth round without dropping a set.
- At 38, Djokovic cruised past Corentin Moutet in straight sets to book his third-round match at Roland Garros.
- In a post-match press conference, Sabalenka urged critics to stop speculating on Djokovic’s retirement, asserting he’s fit and strong enough to play at least two to three more years.
- Djokovic arrived in Paris fresh off his 100th career ATP title at the Geneva Open, marking his first trophy since the 2023 ATP Finals.
- Their off-court rapport surfaced when Sabalenka light-heartedly recounted Djokovic’s pep talk to her goddaughter, illustrating the lighter side of their friendship.