Key facts
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-3.
- Sabalenka advanced to her 14th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final.
- This streak matches Serena Williams' record from 2005.
- Sabalenka will compete in the French Open quarter-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka's victory over Naomi Osaka at the French Open marks a significant milestone in her Grand Slam career. By reaching her 14th consecutive quarter-final, she has equaled a record held by tennis legend Serena Williams, underscoring her consistent performance at the highest level of the sport. Following the match, Sabalenka was asked by broadcaster Fabrice Santoro to dance for the crowd, a request that made her hesitant but which she eventually obliged. This unusual post-match interaction drew criticism from former tennis star Andy Roddick, who found the request 'weird' and inappropriate for a professional setting. Roddick also commented on a subsequent request for Sabalenka to perform a moonwalk as Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' played. Sabalenka, the current world No. 1, has four Grand Slam singles titles and will face Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals.