Sabalenka fights past Townsend into US Open quarters

Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova advanced to the US Open quarterfinals following their respective fourth-round victories. Sabalenka defeated American Taylor Townsend in straight sets, while Noskova prevailed over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk after a grueling three-set battle that required six match points to clinch. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro continue their quests in the fourth round.

Both defending champion Sabalenka and sixth-seeded Noskova secured their places in the quarterfinals with convincing wins, bolstering their confidence and showcasing their resilience in overcoming challenging opponents.