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Top seed Sabalenka advances with dominant US Open victory
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has progressed to the third round of the US Open after a commanding straight-sets victory over Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko at Flushing Meadows.
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Sabalenka showcased her mastery of hard court conditions with a convincing 6-1, 6-1 triumph over Iatcenko on Friday, demonstrating why she has become a formidable force on the New York surface.
The Belarusian top seed required just over an hour to dispatch her opponent, dictating play throughout with her powerful baseline game and aggressive shot-making. Sabalenka's comfortable margin of victory underscores her early momentum in the tournament as she seeks to mount another serious title challenge.
With the win, Sabalenka advances to the third round where she will face stiffer competition. The reigning Australian Open champion has previously enjoyed considerable success at Flushing Meadows, where the hard court conditions suit her aggressive playing style.
The top seed's dominant performance marks a strong start to her US Open campaign, signalling her intent to contend for the championship in the coming weeks.