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Aryna Sabalenka Dances to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' at Roland-Garros

Aryna Sabalenka Dances to Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' at Roland-Garros

Summary

Aryna Sabalenka, the top-ranked women's tennis player, has won her first two matches at the 2026 French Open. She is also taking part in a fun dance challenge with Novak Djokovic, where they perform Michael Jackson dances between rounds.

Key Facts

  • Aryna Sabalenka won her matches against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Elsa Jacquemot in straight sets at Roland-Garros.
  • Novak Djokovic started a dance challenge by performing Michael Jackson’s "Billie Jean" after his first-round win.
  • Sabalenka responded by dancing to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" after her second-round win.
  • Djokovic will play Joao Fonseca from Brazil in the third round.
  • Sabalenka aims to win her first French Open title; she has won four Grand Slam titles before.
  • Sabalenka is the favorite to win Roland-Garros and will face Daria Kasatkina in the third round.
  • Djokovic has won the French Open three times but not since 2023.
  • Djokovic’s chances improved after top-ranked Jannik Sinner lost unexpectedly in the second round.
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