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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.
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