Sabalenka Vs Jacquemot Highlights, French Open: Belarussian Star Enters Third Round With Comfortable Win

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Aryna Sabalenka faces Elsa Jacquemot in a second-round clash at Roland-Garros 2026, with the top seed coming in strong after a convincing opening win. Sabalenka’s power game and dominant serve make her the clear favourite, but home hope Jacquemot will look to feed off the crowd and stay competitive from the baseline. It’s a classic contrast of firepower versus consistency as the Frenchwoman tries to pull off a major upset on Philippe-Chatrier.

Juan Manuel Cerundolo pulls off a seismic upset at Roland-Garros, stunning World No. 1 Jannik Sinner 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 in one of the biggest shocks of the tournament.

Sinner looked firmly in control after two sets, but the match flipped dramatically as Cerundolo raised his level, held his nerve, and tore through the final three sets with fearless intensity.

The result ends Sinner’s long winning streak and delivers the Argentine the biggest victory of his career on Philippe-Chatrier.

This will be the first meeting between the two players.

The 28-year-old Sabalenka has hit at critics after she sparked criticism for wearing two sparkly diamond-and-garnet necklaces during her first-round win at the French Open on Tuesday, May 26.

“Diamonds, I don’t really feel the heaviness, but I can imagine how it looks from the outside,” Sabalenka told reporters. “So I feel pretty comfortable. For me, it’s important to look good.”

Entering the 2026 French Open, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is looking to rebound from a brief dip in momentum on clay. Her 2026 season has been defined by two distinct phases. Sabalenka began the year in unplayable form, maintaining a 90.3% win rate and securing prestigious titles in Brisbane, Melbourne (Australian Open runner-up), Indian Wells, and Miami. Through the hard-court season, she showcased incredible consistency and power, establishing herself as the dominant force on tour.

Following her success on hard courts, her momentum slowed during the European clay-court swing. She experienced early exits in Madrid and the Italian Open (where she fell in the third round to Sorana Cîrstea).

Despite these recent setbacks, Sabalenka has been vocal about her improved mental composure, noting that she has worked hard to keep her emotions in check to stay in the "zone." She arrived in Paris focused on her fitness and mental health, openly stating she is "ready to fight" to win her first French Open title after finishing as the runner-up last year.

Her form appears to be stabilizing as she enters the tournament; she successfully navigated her opening-round match at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026, defeating Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6–4, 6–2. She is now set to face Elsa Jacquemot in the second round

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is currently in action on Court Philippe-Chatrier for her second-round match at the 2026 French Open, facing French wildcard Elsa Jacquemot. Sabalenka is looking to secure her maiden title at Roland-Garros, aiming to improve on her performance in the 2025 final, where she was defeated in three sets by Coco Gauff (7-6, 2-6, 4-6). While the Belarusian top seed has had a stellar start to the 2026 season—including a recent title at the Miami Open—she is eager to conquer the clay courts of Paris to add to her Grand Slam trophy cabinet.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has made a commanding start to her second-round match against France’s Elsa Jacquemot at the 2026 French Open. Opening the match on Court Philippe-Chatrier, the top seed immediately signaled her intent, firing an ace to start the contest. Maintaining that intensity, Sabalenka dictated play from the baseline to quickly establish a 40-15 lead in the opening game. While Jacquemot—currently ranked world No. 67—showed flashes of grit, she struggled to handle the power of the Belarusian’s serve, and Sabalenka successfully closed out the first game to get on the board.This encounter marks the first-ever meeting between the two players on the professional tour. As Sabalenka pursues her maiden title at Roland-Garros, all eyes are on whether she can maintain this early momentum against the French wildcard in front of a supportive Parisian crowd.

Sabalenka 1-0 Elsa Jacquemot

Aryna Sabalenka is facing significant resistance from Elsa Jacquemot in their second-round French Open clash. The French wildcard showcased her defensive prowess by outmaneuvering the world number one in a high-intensity rally, eventually earning a break point. However, Sabalenka relied on her trademark power to fire a clutch first serve and neutralize the threat.

Following that save, Sabalenka produced a clinical winner to regain the upper hand, and she capitalized when Jacquemot misfired on a forehand return that sailed long. Despite holding serve, the top seed appeared visibly dissatisfied with her rhythm and consistency during the opening exchanges. The frustration was evident as the Belarusian vented to herself while walking to her chair during the changeover, clearly feeling that she has yet to find her optimal level of play against the determined home favorite.

Sabalenka 2-1 Elsa Jacquemot

Playing in front of a supportive Parisian crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier, Elsa Jacquemot is riding the momentum of the home fans, who are erupting in cheers for every point the wildcard captures. The local favorite has successfully brought the set level at 3–3, capitalizing on Sabalenka's inability to find her first serve. The world number one’s visible frustration continues to mount as her rhythm remains elusive against the resilient Jacquemot.

Sabalenka 3-3 Elsa Jacquemot

The Parisian crowd on Court Philippe-Chatrier is firmly behind Elsa Jacquemot, and their fervor reached a fever pitch after the French wildcard unleashed a scorching forehand winner down the line. Jacquemot channeled that energy immediately, celebrating with a defiant, roaring fist pump that echoed around the stadium. She successfully consolidated the momentum to hold her serve, catching world number one Aryna Sabalenka off guard with a delicate drop shot that left the Belarusian scrambling in vain.

Sabalenka 5-5 Elsa Jacquemot

Aryna Sabalenka is dialing in her performance at a crucial moment on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The world number one just hammered a powerful forehand into the corner, marking her 21st winner of the opening set—a remarkable statistic considering her earlier struggles to find a consistent rhythm.

She followed that up by finding her range on the first serve, which propelled her to a game point. Another thunderous forehand winner sealed the game, pushing her ahead to 6–5 and putting the pressure squarely back on the French wildcard, Elsa Jacquemot, as she now looks to stay in the set.

Sabalenka 6-5 Elsa Jacquemot

Despite the intense, vocal support from the home crowd for Elsa Jacquemot, Aryna Sabalenka has finally begun to exert her dominance on Court Philippe-Chatrier. The world number one found her range, firing a precise backhand winner to secure a 0–30 lead. She maintained that pressure by winning a sharp exchange at the net to earn three set points. Ultimately, a mistimed drop shot from the French wildcard handed the set to Sabalenka, who let out an audible sigh of relief as she secured the opening frame.

Sabalenka 7-5 Elsa Jacquemot

Aryna Sabalenka is beginning to take full control of her second-round match against Elsa Jacquemot on Court Philippe-Chatrier. After showing some early signs of frustration, the world number one found her rhythm, opening up a smash opportunity with some aggressive hitting, which she finished with clinical precision.

Demonstrating her intent to dictate the rallies, Sabalenka charged the net to put away a forehand, creating a critical break point. She maintained that forward momentum, utilizing more high-level play at the net to eventually force the breakthrough. Upon securing the break, the top seed celebrated with a measured, modest fist pump, clearly signaling that she is now locked in and focused on moving deeper into the set.

Sabalenka 2-0 Elsa Jacquemot

The relentless pace set by Aryna Sabalenka is a daunting prospect for any opponent, as she continues to pepper the court with aggressive, high-velocity winners from the baseline. She showcased her firepower again, drilling a precise backhand followed by a thunderous forehand to earn two break points. However, Elsa Jacquemot is proving to be a formidable adversary; the French wildcard displayed impressive defensive grit to negate the pressure and battle her way back to deuce, refusing to let the world number one run away with the game.

Sabalenka 3-0 Elsa Jacquemot

Aryna Sabalenka is methodically navigating her path to the third round at Roland Garros. The world number one once again turned to her reliable tactical blueprint, stretching Elsa Jacquemot wide with an angled first serve before effortlessly putting away a winner into the open court. This winning formula has served her well throughout the match during critical junctures, and it proved effective once more as she comfortably secured the hold, moving herself one step closer to a spot in the next round.

Sabalenka 4-1 Elsa Jacquemot

Aryna Sabalenka’s march toward the third round has hit a slight speed bump. Serving at 5–2, the world number one found herself under pressure at 30–30 before misjudging a serve-and-volley attempt, which handed Elsa Jacquemot a crucial break point. The French wildcard seized the opportunity immediately, capitalising when Sabalenka pushed a backhand long to claw a game back, making the score 7–5, 5–3 and forcing the top seed to serve for the match again.

Sabalenka 5-2 Elsa Jacquemot

Aryna Sabalenka has punched her ticket to the third round, though she had to work for it. After opening up a 15–30 lead with a stunning backhand winner down the line—one she took a moment to admire—she repeated the exact same stroke to set up two match points.

The end came shortly after, as Elsa Jacquemot pushed a forehand long to concede the game and the match. While the world number one was visibly far from her peak form today, her sheer firepower and ability to find key winners under pressure ultimately proved too much for the resilient French wildcard to handle.

Sabalenka 7-5, 6-2 Elsa Jacquemot