Sabalenka squeezes out a win on sixth match point in Cincinnati
The world number one beat Talia Gibson 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) to join Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva in the third round.
In a hard-fought match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, top seed Aryna Sabalenka secured a victory against Talia Gibson in just under two hours on Sunday. The world number one needed six match points to win, with Gibson saving five of them in the 12th game of the second set. Gibson played aggressively and put pressure on Sabalenka's service games in the second set.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, Sabalenka remained calm and clinched the win in straight sets. The Belarusian player, who won the Cincinnati trophy in 2024, is aiming for a strong preparation for the US Open, where she will be vying for her first Grand Slam title of the year. This victory joins her alongside two other top players in the third round, including Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and Roland Garros titleholder Mirra Andreeva.
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