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Sabalenka Slams Wang to Advance at Cincinnati
Sabalenka won in straight sets to reach the fourth round and kept her Masters 1000 winning streak alive at 45.
On Tuesday, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, advancing to the fourth round. The victory extended Sabalenka's winning streak at the Masters 1000 level to 45 consecutive matches.
Sabalenka dominated the first set in 20 minutes against her 36th-ranked opponent, then maintained pressure throughout the second set. She credited her success to staying focused and trusting her shots without overthinking.
The top seed closed the match after 54 minutes when Wang double-faulted on Sabalenka's first match point. Her aggressive strategy effectively controlled rallies and forced errors from her opponent throughout.
Sabalenka advances to face Czach Sara Bejlek in the fourth round, who defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. The matchup sets up a challenging contest between two advancing competitors.
In other tournament news, eighth seed Elina Svitolina withdrew from her match against Wang Xiyu due to an ankle injury. The Ukrainian was advised by doctors to rest and recover completely.