US Open: Aryna Sabalenka flies past Polina Iatcenko in 54 minutes to reach third round as dominant start continues

Aryna Sabalenka demolished her opponent, Polina Iatcenko, in just 54 minutes to advance to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday night. The dominant start continued for the Belarusian player, who breezed through the first set with a flawless 6-1 score, putting herself ahead by 5-0 before Iatcenko fought back. Sabalenka maintained that lead, winning the match in under half an hour.

This is Sabalenka's second consecutive set win at the US Open, following a similarly dominant victory over Camila Osorio in the opening round. She now faces Kamilla Rakhimova in the next round. Rakhimova had previously defeated Oksana Selekhmeteva in straight sets in the second round. Sabalenka, who has already won three singles titles in 2026, including a French Open final appearance, showcased her unbreakable form in New York, proving that her struggles at other Grand Slams earlier in the year were far behind her.