Aryna Sabalenka is on fire at the French Open, securing her spot in the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Emma Navarro, 6-2, 6-3. 🔥
The sun made a glorious return to Porte d'Auteuil in southwest Paris, and Sabalenka couldn’t be happier. \"When the sun is out, I play with a lot more happiness,\" she shared, showing off some disco-inspired dance moves to the Bee Gees' \"Stayin' Alive\" after her match. 🕺✨
At just one win away from her seventh consecutive Grand Slam semifinal, Sabalenka is a force to be reckoned with. Next up, she'll face the talented Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old sensation making her maiden quarterfinal appearance by defeating Varvara Gracheva 7-5, 6-2. 😲🎉
Andreeva's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. After a thrilling match, she expressed her raw emotions by throwing her racket and celebrating intensely. \"My coaches, before the match, they talk about the plan, about the tactics,\" Andreeva said. \"I listen, but honestly, once I step onto the court, I don't remember anything. That's how I always play.\" 🎾💪
Varvara Gracheva, originally from Russia and representing France since 2018, praised Andreeva's performance. \"I'm happy for her. She served well, she played a very serious match,\" Gracheva remarked. 🌟
Joining the ranks of young trailblazers, Andreeva becomes only the third woman in the last 18 years to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinals before turning 18, following Amanda Anisimova in 2019 and Coco Gauff in 2021. The future of tennis looks bright! 🌈👟
