World · India Bureau
Sabalenka advances to US Open quarter-finals with dominant win
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday, defeating American Taylor Townsend in straight sets to maintain her quest for an unprecedented third consecutive title at the tournament.
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The top-seeded Belarusian dismissed Townsend 6-4, 6-3 in a commanding performance that underscored her status as the tournament's favourite. Sabalenka's clinical display on the court leaves her two wins away from achieving a rare three-peat at Flushing Meadows, a feat that would rank among the most impressive achievements in recent US Open history.
Sabalenka has emerged as the dominant force on the women's tennis circuit this season, and her progression through the early rounds has been marked by consistent, high-level play. The Belarusian's powerful serve and aggressive baseline game proved too much for Townsend to handle throughout their fourth-round encounter.
With her victory, Sabalenka advances to face her next challenger in the last eight, where she will look to maintain her winning momentum. Her pursuit of a third consecutive crown represents a significant chapter in her bid to cement her legacy at one of tennis's most prestigious tournaments.