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Sabalenka Blasts Krejcikova, Advances; Djokovic, Sinner Back Prize Reform

5/8/2026

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Sabalenka (world No.1) defeated Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 to reach third round of Italian Open in Rome.
She hit 26 winners, saved a break point at 5-2, and finished in 1 hour 25 minutes.
The win sets up a third-round match against world No. 27 Sorana Cirstea, who beat Tatjana Maria 6-2, 6-0.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner backed Sabalenka’s call for a larger Grand Slam prize-pot share.

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Sabalenka (world No.1) defeated Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 to reach third round of Italian Open in Rome.
She hit 26 winners, saved a break point at 5-2, and finished in 1 hour 25 minutes.
The win sets up a third-round match against world No. 27 Sorana Cirstea, who beat Tatjana Maria 6-2, 6-0.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner backed Sabalenka’s call for a larger Grand Slam prize-pot share.