Sabalenka gets US Open ‘three-peat’ campaign off to strong start
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka cruises past Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 as she looks to revive her season after a dismal second half.
New York - World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her quest for a rare three-peat at the US Open with a confident start, defeating Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 in the first round on Monday. The Belarusian aims to join Serena Williams and Chris Evert as the only women to win three consecutive US Opens in the professional era. Sabalenka, who has improved her form recently, fired off 32 winners and expressed her excitement about playing at her favorite stadium, Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The Colombian's break in the third game of the first set proved costly for her, as she slipped to 4-1 behind after failing to capitalize on a break point with an unreturnable backhand. Sabalenka regained the upper hand by converting another break point in the seventh game and sealed the match with an unreturnable serve in the ninth game.
Sabalenka is currently defending her world number one ranking, while three other women in the women's main draw have a chance to surpass her.
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