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Jim Courier explains what Aryna Sabalenka must do next
- Sabalenka lost in Rome to Sorana Cirstea in a three-set match, signaling potential concerns ahead of Roland Garros.
- Sabalenka cited lower back pain during the Rome match, fueling questions about her readiness for Roland Garros.
- Courier suggested the back issue could influence Sabalenka’s French Open chances if not resolved.
- Austin indicated Sabalenka’s back issue might involve the hip, stressing clay’s grueling rallies require health.
- Austin believed Sabalenka would be fine for Roland Garros if her back improves, as she has played many matches this year.
- Cirstea’s Rome win placed her among the oldest players to defeat a world No. 1 since 1975, per OptaAce statistics.
- Cirstea will face Linda Noskova next, with potential quarterfinals against Kalinskaya or Ostapenko if she advances.
- Tennis Channel segment featured Courier and Austin discussing the impact of Sabalenka’s result on her Paris ambitions.
- The Rome match extended Sabalenka’s season, underscoring the high workload she has endured with three titles and 27 wins.
- The Italian Open outcome prompted cautious optimism from Austin about Sabalenka’s Roland Garros participation.
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