Sabalenka storms past Wang to power ahead in Cincinnati
The world No 1 unleashes her big game with devastating effect in a 6-1, 6-3 win over China's Wang Xinyu.
Aryna Sabalenka delivered a dominant performance at the Cincinnati Masters, defeating China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in just 20 minutes. This victory marked her 45th consecutive win at the Masters 1000 level. The world No 1 took a commanding lead in the first set, and began the second set with a break of serve. In the second set, Wang double-faulted on Sabalenka's first match point, giving the top seed the win after 54 minutes.
Sabalenka praised her opponent, stating, "She's a tough opponent." She attributed her success to trusting her abilities and staying focused throughout the match. Sabalenka will next face fellow Polish player Sara Bejlek, who previously knocked out Ekaterina Alexandrova with a 6-1, 6-2 win.
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