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Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance to US Open round of 16
Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka secured their places in the US Open last 16 with commanding victories on Wednesday. The results marked a contrasting day for the tournament, with the returning Williams sisters bowing out of the competition.
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Spain's Alcaraz dispatched China's Wu Yibing in straight sets, winning 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 to continue his strong run through the opening rounds. The world number one demonstrated his dominance throughout the match, with Wu unable to find a response to Alcaraz's aggressive baseline play and powerful serving.
In another standout performance, Belarus' Sabalenka overcame Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 in clinical fashion. Sabalenka's win underscores her status among the tournament favorites as she advances deeper into the competition.
While Alcaraz and Sabalenka progressed smoothly, the day brought disappointment for the legendary Williams sisters, whose returns to competitive tennis ended in the earlier rounds. The contrasting fortunes highlighted the competitive depth of the US Open field and the challenges facing even established champions attempting comebacks to the sport.