Sabalenka powers back to US Open quarters in search for first 2026 slam
Aryna Sabalenka's quest for her first major crown of 2026 continues as she moves into a US Open quarterfinal against Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
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.
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- Sabalenka powers back to US Open quarters in search for first 2026 slam abc.net.au
- Sabalenka through to US Open quarterfinals aljazeera.com
- Sabalenka fights past Townsend into US Open quarters channelnewsasia.com
