Aryna Sabalenka looked every bit like the world's No. 1 player as she began the 2025 French Open with a dominant win over Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0.

For Sabalenka to win this year’s French Open she will have to wrestle the title from the four-time champion, Iga Swiatek. Swiatek has won 35 of 37 matches at Roland Garros, including 21 in a row, but she has not won a title since she beat Jasmine Paolini in the French final last year.

PARIS – Aryna Sabalenka sent out an early warning to her French Open rivals as the world No. 1 produced a dominant display to outclass Kamilla Rakhimova in the opening round, while Elina Svitolina also made an impressive start on May 25. A grand tribute was held for 14-time champion Rafa Nadal following the day session on Court Philippe Chatrier.