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Sabalenka eyes Fernandez revenge in US Open third round
Aryna Sabalenka, aiming to be first woman since Serena Williams to defend US Open title, advances after beating Polina Kudermetova 7-6, 6-2; sets match with Leylah Fernandez.
- On Wednesday, defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round in New York by defeating Polina Kudermetova 7-6 , 6-2 in the Arthur Ashe Stadium night session.
- As defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka's run carries extra significance with a rematch against Leylah Fernandez from their 2021 Flushing Meadows semi-final; she aims to be the first woman to retain the US Open title since Serena Williams in 2014.
- Sabalenka reflected that `I think I better remember anything from that match, because I think I changed a lot`, describing tough challenges that improved her personally and professionally.
- Sabalenka says she will bring her best fight and is looking forward to the rematch with Leylah Fernandez, enjoying the challenge of replaying matches.
- Emma Raducanu also progressed after a clinical win over Janice Tjen, who was the first Indonesian main-draw appearance since 2004, losing 6-2, 6-1 at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
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Tennis-Sabalenka eyes revenge as Djokovic and Raducanu aim for resurgence
(Reuters) -The U.S. Open kicks off its third round on Friday, with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka looking to avenge an old loss to Leylah Fernandez, while Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu bid to strengthen their title bids. Read full story
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Sabalenka eyes Fernandez revenge in US Open third round
Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says she is "a better player and person" than the one who lost to Leylah Fernandez four years ago as they prepare for a re-run of their 2021 semi-final.
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