Aryna Sabalenka Powers Into US Open 3rd Round in 53 Minutes
Sabalenka dominated with 15 of 16 first-serve points in the opening set as rain pushed play indoors and slowed the tournament.
- On Wednesday night in New York, top seed Aryna Sabalenka powered into the US Open third round, overwhelming Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes.
- Rain severely disrupted the tournament schedule in Flushing Meadows, forcing officials to suspend outside play and shift matches to the roofs of Arthur Ashe Stadium and Louis Armstrong Stadium.
- Despite the scheduling shifts, Jessica Pegula defeated Sofia Kenin 6-3, 6-1 in 56 minutes, while Alex de Minaur overcame multiple court changes to beat Andrea Guerrieri 6-2, 6-2, 6-4.
- Sabalenka, seeking a third straight title to match Serena Williams' 2012–2014 run, said she feels "mentally I'm way stronger" than during mid-season struggles.
- Paula Badosa finished her match Wednesday after being halted Tuesday, while younger player Bu Yunchaokete completed his victory against Rafael Jodar amid the erratic tournament conditions.
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Aryna Sabalenka Charges Into US Open Third Round With Dominant Win; Minaur, Badosa Overcome Scheduling Woes
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka powered into the US Open third round on Wednesday night in New York, overpowering Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes. Seeking a third straight title to defend her world No. 1 ranking after mid-season struggles, Sabalenka dominated indoors as rain severely disrupted outer-court matches across Flushing Meadows
Aryna Sabalenka cruises into US Open third round, Frances Tiafoe advances
Aryna Sabalenka thrashed Polina Iatcenko to reach the US Open third round, while Frances Tiafoe beat Rei Sakamoto in straight sets. Sabalenka kept her bid for a third successive title on track, and Tiafoe preserved American hopes in New York.
The favorite Aryna Sabalenka outclassed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes on Wednesday, taking the third lap to Flushing Meadows.
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