Sabalenka blocks out noise to start US Open 'three-peat' bid with victory
Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".
Aryna Sabalenka silenced the crowd and triumphed over Camila Osorio to kick off her quest for a US Open three-peat. The two-time defending champion, who had experienced a dip in form recently, had reached the Australian Open final earlier this year and completed the Sunshine Double at Indian Wells and Miami. However, her position as world number one is now in jeopardy, and she risks entering the year without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2022.
Sabalenka, who celebrated her 3,000-point lead at the top of the world rankings after winning the Miami Open in April, overcame Osorio 6-2 6-4 in her return to Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite early struggles, Sabalenka prevailed after one hour and 28 minutes, setting her sights on extending her 99-week reign as world number one.
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