Sabalenka Beats Ostapenko, Praises Osaka Ahead of Wiktorowski-Coached Clash

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6:4, 6:4 and will next face Naomi Osaka, who is coached by Polish trainer Tomasz Wiktorowski. At a post-match press conference, Sabalenka surprised reporters by praising her upcoming opponent: "I love her. She is great." The Polish connection adds extra interest to the forthcoming match.