Two-Time Defending Champ Aryna Sabalenka Beats Taylor Townsend to Reach the US Open Quarterfinals
Sabalenka overcame early service struggles and won 6-4, 6-3 to keep her bid for a third straight U.S. Open title alive.
- On Sunday, Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 at the U.S. Open in New York, advancing to the quarterfinals and staying on track for a third consecutive title.
- Seeking a third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows, the 28-year-old Sabalenka overcame early struggles when Townsend broke her three times in the opening games before regaining her rhythm.
- Following the victory, Sabalenka said, "I'm happy to be through this really tough opponent," crediting her focus on playing "ball by ball" to turn around the second set.
- Sabalenka will next face either reigning Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova or Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk for a place in the semifinals.
- The tournament features 10 Americans in the round of 16, the most at any Grand Slam in nearly a quarter-century, reflecting broader American success despite Townsend's exit.
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Sabalenka fights past Townsend into US Open quarters
NEW YORK, Sept 6 : Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued American Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-3 on Sunday to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals without dropping a set.The world number one had endured a frustrating build-up to the year’s final major but has hit her stride at Flushing Meadows and she slammed h
Aryna Sabalenka continues to play in the U.S. Open without loss of set and moves back to the quarter-finals, reaching a special brand.
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Aryna Sabalenka beat Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to reach her sixth consecutive US Open quarterfinal, matching Serena Williams’ feat from 2011-2016. The world No. 1 extended her US Open winning streak to 17 matches and moved one step closer to a third straight title in New York.
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