World No. 1 Sabalenka Faces Resurgent Anisimova French Open Fourth Round

At the 2025 French Open, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is set to face 16th seed Amanda Anisimova in the fourth round, with Sabalenka entering as the heavy favorite after strong straight-set wins. However, Anisimova, who has a 5-2 head-to-head advantage over Sabalenka and has won most of their clay court encounters, is enjoying a resurgence after a mental health break due to burnout. The 23-year-old American reflects on her impressive semi-final run at the French Open six years ago and emphasizes staying present in the moment as she aims to continue improving her ranking. Despite a difficult start to the season, Anisimova has shown renewed form and confidence, highlighted by her recent victory over Clara Tauson. The match promises a clash of powerful hitters, with Anisimova confident about her chances against the current world No. 1. Meanwhile, the tournament has seen heartbreak for French male players, leaving the spotlight on international competitors like Anisimova and Sabalenka to advance in the women's draw.