Elena Rybakina defeated Jeļena Ostapenko 6–2, 6–2 in the second round of Roland Garros on clay, confirming her status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.52 to Ostapenko's 2.73. The Kazakhstani player's dominant performance saw her advance swiftly through the early stages of the tournament, dispatching her Latvian opponent without significant resistance. Rybakina's commanding display on the Paris clay suggests she remains a serious contender in the draw, with her next challenge looming in the third round.