{
  "id": 5058844,
  "title": "Sabalenka begins US Open defence with victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/sabalenka-begins-us-open-defence-with-victory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:26:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/sabalenka-begins-us-open-defence-with-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her US Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Camila Osorio. The Belarusian tennis star, currently ranked No 1, had fallen four months without reaching a final, with Elena Rybakina poised to take her place. Sabalenka showcased her skills on the baseline, dominating Osorio from the start and closing out the match in style. Meanwhile, Arthur Fils, the 10th seed and former world No 3, suffered a major upset against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Tsitsipas, who recently broke ties with his father over coaching issues, delivered an impressive performance to secure his victory.",
  "summary": "Aryna Sabalenka said she is determined to look ahead, rather than dwell on a difficult past few months, after beginning her US Open title defence with a 6-2, 6-4 victory against Camila Osorio. Sabalenka’s No 1 ranking is at risk after failing to reach a final for four months, with Elena Rybakina having a strong … The post Sabalenka begins US Open defence with victory appeared first on Ghanaian…",
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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."
}