Belarusian tennis prodigy Aryna Sabalenka effortlessly secured her position in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia semi-finals after defeating Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4. The World No 2 received strong support at Centre Court, which she attributed to her high level of motivation. Sabalenka, who has never won the Italian Open, expressed her gratitude to the crowd and labelled the tournament as her dream to win due to the overwhelming emotions she receives from the fans.
The 22-year-old disclosed that she had to undergo testing on her lower back injury sustained in the previous match against Elina Svitolina. Fortunately, she was able to play without pain against Ostapenko and delivered her best performance of the tournament. Sabalenka’s dominance was evident as her opponent was unable to force a single break point over the course of the match, highlighting the formidable performance of the Australian Open champion.
Looking ahead, Sabalenka now eagerly awaits the outcome of the match between Victoria Azarenka and Danielle Collins. The Belarusian 24th seed and the American 13th seed will determine who she will face in the semi-finals of the Italian Open. Tennis fans can watch the exciting conclusion to the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome live exclusively on Sky Sports Tennis, an event that promises to deliver top-notch sporting entertainment.
In the wider world of sports, another major event not to be missed is the clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world heavyweight title. Scheduled for Saturday May 18, the high-stakes match is a colossal event that will captivate fans all over the world. With the fight set to be live on Sky Sports Box Office, it’s a showdown that promises to be an unmissable spectacle for all sports enthusiasts.
As tennis fans gear up for the upcoming French Open at Roland Garros from May 26, they can anticipate enjoying all the action of the biggest tennis stars in the clay-court season live on Sky Sports. With the promise of top-tier competitive matchups, the run-up to the second Grand Slam of 2024 is sure to captivate and energize fans of the sport.