Epic Clashes and Major Upsets: Day 9 at the French Open

The ninth day at the French Open saw Aryna Sabalenka defeat Emma Navarro to secure her spot in the quarter-finals. Jasmine Paolini also advanced after overcoming Elina Avanesyan. Elena Rybakina cruised past Elina Svitolina, and several other top players, including Novak Djokovic, continued to shine.

Highlights of the ninth day at the French Open on Monday (times GMT): 1150 SABALENKA POWERS PAST NAVARRO

Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka beat American Emma Navarro 6-2 6-3 to advance to the ninth Grand Slam quarter-final of her career. The Belarusian who has yet to drop a set in the tournament, hit 36 winners in the 69-minute match, giving her opponent no chance to counter. "I was ready to fight for every point, I was ready for long rallies," Sabalenka said. "I was super happy with the level I played today. Definitely with the sun you feel more positive; it’s been tough with the rain."

1103 PAOLINI SETS UP RYBAKINA QUARTER-FINAL Italian 12th seed Jasmine Paolini fought back to beat Elina Avanesyan 4-6 6-0 6-1 and reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final.

She will face fourth seed Elena Rybakina in the last eight. 1019 RYBAKINA CRUISES INTO QUARTER-FINALS

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina comfortably beat Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-4 6-3 to advance to the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the second time in her career. "Really happy with the performance, she is a great fighter its difficult to beat her but I am happy to beat her," Rybakina said.

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Play began under sunny skies at Roland Garros, with the temperature hovering around 22 degrees Celsius (71.6°F). Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina faces Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the opening match on Court Philippe-Chatrier, with 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in action against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo later.