Sabalenka out of Italian Open amid injury concerns for Roland Garros

Aryna Sabalenka suffered a third-round defeat at the Italian Open to Sorana Cirstea, her second loss in three matches. Sabalenka needed treatment during the match and was visibly frustrated with her performance, citing a drop in level and a limiting injury to her lower back and hip. The defeat comes ahead of the French Open, which begins in less than two weeks, and Sabalenka plans to focus on recovery to regain her fitness.