Ukrainian tennis player Anastasia Sobelova has achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the main draw of Roland Garros for the first time in her career. This accomplishment came after her victory in the qualifying final against British player Francesca Jones.
Three Ukrainian players participated in the women's singles qualifying: Yuliya Starodubtseva, Daria Snihur, and Anastasia Sobelova. Snihur was the first to exit the competition in the second round, while Starodubtseva and Sobelova advanced to the final. Although Yuliya had a chance to qualify again, Anastasia was making her debut at the tournament.
Only Anastasia managed to qualify for the main draw of the second Grand Slam of the 2025 season, defeating Francesca Jones in three sets, while Starodubtseva lost to Czech player Sara Bejlek.
How did the Sobelova vs. Jones match unfold?
- The first set was completed by Sobelova in less than half an hour, winning all six games in a row, and she closed the set 6-0 after saving three break points.
- However, in the second set, Jones came back, allowing the British player to convert three break points and equalize the match.
- In the decisive third set, Anastasia made a strong start, taking three games in a row. The players exchanged breaks twice, but Sobelova maintained her lead and secured the victory 6-2.
Roland Garros 2025 Qualifying. Final Match
Anastasia Sobelova (Ukraine) — Francesca Jones (Great Britain) — 2:1 (6:0, 0:6, 6:2)
What does Sobelova’s entry into the main draw of Roland Garros mean?
- The 21-year-old Sobelova will compete in the main draw of a major tennis tournament for the first time. At this level, she had previously only participated in qualifying rounds, often exiting in the first round.
- Last time Sobelova won three matches in a row at the WTA level was in August 2024 at the Challenger in Barranquilla, where she reached the semifinals before losing to Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska.
- Sobelova has become the fifth Ukrainian player to reach the main draw. Four other Ukrainian players had already received their opponents for the main draw of Roland Garros 2025.
