US Open 2026: Sabalenka Beats Rakhimova To Stay On Course For 3rd Straight Title
New York, Sep 4: Aryna Sabalenka fought through a tough third-round test at the U.S. Open, keeping alive her hopes of a third straight title by beating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 on Friday. The No. 1 seed was pushed in a second set that lasted 54 minutes — a minute longer than her entire previous match. “Second she played incredible tennis,” Sabalenka said. “She really pushed me so hard in the…
New York, September 4 - Aryna Sabalenka edged past Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Friday, maintaining her pursuit of a third consecutive title. The top seed was tested in a lengthy second set that surpassed her longest match to date by a minute. "She really pushed me so hard in the second set and I love when they bring their best tennis because they really push me to improve," Sabalenka remarked.
If she triumphs over either No. 15 seed Diana Shnaider or Taylor Townsend, Sabalenka will be the first player to claim three straight U.S. Open championships since Serena Williams between 2012 and 2014.
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