Aryna Sabalenka squeezes out win on sixth match point in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI: World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva in the third round of the Cincinnati Masters. Australia’s Gibson saved five match points in the 12th game of the second set before Sabalenka came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2,…
CINCINNATI – World number one Aryna Sabalenka battled through six match points to defeat Talia Gibson and advance to the third round of the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday. The intense match lasted just under two hours and took place on a windswept Grandstand Court. Gibson had previously saved five match points in the second set, but Sabalenka prevailed in the tiebreaker, winning 6-2, 7-6 (7/2).
Sabalenka, who won Cincinnati in 2024, praised her calmness during the match, stating that she stayed collected and pulled through the victory. The Belarusian is aiming for a deep run into the US Open, where she hopes to capture her first Grand Slam title of the year. Alongside reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva, Sabalenka joins the third round, with Rybakina and Andreeva both showcasing impressive performances in convincing matches.
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