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Sabalenka Serves up Sweet Revenge Against Fernandez at US Open

Sabalenka saved all break points and extended her tie-break winning streak to 18, securing a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Fernandez in 1 hour 39 minutes, advancing to the round of 16.

  • On Aug. 29, 2025, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 7-6 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, ending Fernandez's singles run at the U.S. Open.
  • After their 2021 U.S. Open semi-finals clash, Aryna Sabalenka said, "I wanted this revenge badly, so I’m super happy with the win," showing motivation from that loss.
  • Statistically, Sabalenka produced more winners and aces while saving all five break points she faced and winning one of three break points.
  • Sabalenka now meets Cristina Bucsa on Sunday, potentially bringing her within four victories of matching Serena Williams' record for consecutive U.S. Open titles.
  • Sabalenka extended her tie-break run to 18 straight, maintaining her mental edge in crucial moments this year.
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Aryna Sabalenka has reached the fourth round of the US Open. The Belarusian world number 1 won in straight sets against Canadian Leylah Fernandez: 6-3, 7-6 (2).

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The world-leading Aryna Sabalenka defeated Canadian Leylah Fernandez (serial head 31) on Friday in two sets, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) to join the eighth finals of the US Open.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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