World · Singapore Bureau
Sabalenka advances to US Open quarter-finals with commanding win
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday after defeating American Taylor Townsend in straight sets. The Belarusian maintained her perfect record at the tournament, dropping no sets en route to the last eight.
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Sabalenka overcame Townsend 6-4 6-3 in a dominant display at Flushing Meadows, extending her unbeaten run in the tournament. The top-seeded player controlled proceedings throughout the match, demonstrating the form that has kept her in championship contention.
The defending champion's straight-set victory underscores her status as a formidable contender for a second consecutive US Open title. Sabalenka has yet to concede a set in her campaign, signalling strong momentum heading into the latter stages of the Grand Slam.
Townsend, competing as an American wildcard, was unable to mount a sustained challenge against the Belarusian's powerful baseline game. The loss concludes a strong run for the American competitor in the tournament.
Sabalenka will face her next opponent in a quarter-final matchup as she continues her pursuit of back-to-back championships in New York.