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French Open: Sabalenka Beats Qualifier Uchijima, Breezes Into Third Round - In Pics

World number two Aryna Sabalenka proceeded to the third round of French Open without breaking a sweat. It only took 62 minutes for Sabalenka to secure a 6-2, 6-2 win over qualifier Moyuka Uchijima at Roland Garros. The Belarusian will next face her "best friend" Paula Badosa, who prevailed over Yulia Putintseva 4-6, 6-1, 7-5.

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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her win against Moyuka Uchijima | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after her second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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French Open: Aryna Sabalenka vs Moyuka Uchijima | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, right, and Japan's Moyuka Uchijima shake hands after their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament against at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Aryna Sabalenka plays a shot against Moyuka Uchijima | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a shot against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Moyuka Uchijima plays a shot against Sabalenka | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Japan's Moyuka Uchijima plays a shot against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Aryna Sabalenka | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a shot against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Moyuka Uchijima returns the ball to Aryna Sabalenka | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Aryna Sabalenka plays against Moyuka Uchijima | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a shot against Japan's Moyuka Uchijima during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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Japan's Moyuka Uchijima | Photo: AP/Aurelien Morissard
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Japan's Moyuka Uchijima plays a shot against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.