Paris, May 27 -- Aryna Sabalenka's world number one status is potentially on the line at the French Open - but the four-time Grand Slam singles champion says she is ignoring the pressure that comes with the top ranking.
The 28-year-old has been world number one for the past 84 weeks, having replaced Iga Swiatek in October 2024.
The Belarusian holds a 1,255-point lead over second-placed Elena Rybakina, who beat her in January's Australian Open final. Rybakina must reach the semi-finals to have a chance of becoming the 30th woman in WTA history to achieve the coveted number one spot.
Sabalenka, last year's runner-up, began her Paris campaign with a 6-4 6-2 win over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
"I think we all feel pressure - that is ju...