{
  "id": 4725214,
  "title": "Sabalenka gets US Open ‘three-peat’ campaign off to strong start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/sabalenka-gets-us-open-three-peat-campaign-off-to-strong-start",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T21:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/01/sabalenka-s-gets-us-open-three-peat-campaign-off-to-strong-start"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her bid for a rare three-peat at the US Open with a convincing 6-2, 6-4 win over American Camila Osorio. The Belarusian, aiming to join Serena Williams and Chris Evert as the only players to win three consecutive US Opens in the professional era, displayed a confident start at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka, who has struggled since winning the Sunshine Double in March, showcased her skills with 32 winners and a dominant performance. She capitalized on Osorio's mistakes, including a double fault in the third game, to secure her place in the second round against Russian Polina Iatcenko. Sabalenka expressed her excitement about playing in her favorite stadium, reflecting her positive emotions during the match. The Colombian's break in the third game failed to halt Sabalenka's momentum, and her unreturnable serve sealed the deal in the ninth game. Sabalenka is also defending her world number one ranking, with three other players in the women's draw capable of surpassing her.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aryna Sabalenka wins 6-2, 6-4 against Camila Osorio at US Open",
    "Belarusian aims to join Serena Williams and Chris Evert for three consecutive titles",
    "Sabalenka showcases 32 winners and dominance in Arthur Ashe Stadium"
  ],
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        "title": "Sabalenka gets US Open ‘three-peat’ campaign off to strong start",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/sabalenka-gets-us-open-three-peat-campaign-off-to-strong-start-4729271",
        "published": "2026-08-31T21:45:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}