Sabalenka squeezes out a win on sixth match point in Cincinnati
Sabalenka needed six match points to beat Talia Gibson and reach the third round, as windswept conditions slowed play on Grandstand Court.
- On Sunday, top seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Talia Gibson 6-2, 7-6 at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, needing six match points to secure victory on a windswept Grandstand Court.
- "I'm super tired, this is crazy weather," the Belarusian said after the grueling match. Sabalenka, the 2024 Cincinnati champion, seeks a strong build-up to the US Open where she aims for her first Grand Slam title of the year.
- Reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva reached the third round alongside defending champion Iga Swiatek, who defeated Emiliana Arango 6-3, 6-0. American Coco Gauff also advanced after a three-set struggle against Liudmila Samsonova.
- Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in 88 minutes, returning to action after a five-set Wimbledon quarterfinal loss. Fourth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev opened his campaign with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Argentine Marco Trungelliti.
- Jaime Faria defeated American Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-4 to post his first top-10 victory. Elsewhere, Aussie Chris O'Connell advanced when 11th-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud retired from their match.
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Sabalenka beats Gibson in Cincinnati
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva in the third round of the Cincinnati Masters.Australia’s Gibson saved five match points in the 12th game of the second set before Sabalenka ca
Sabalenka Survives Epic Battle at Cincinnati Open
Aryna Sabalenka pulled off a dramatic comeback at the Cincinnati Open, finally securing victory on her sixth match point after an intense battle. The Belarusian tennis star’s resilience was tested throughout the match as her opponent pushed her to the brink. Sabalenka’s ability to stay composed under pressure and convert on her sixth opportunity showcases...
After defeating Australian Talia Gibson in two sets - 6:2, 7:6(2), Arina Sabalenka secured a place in the third round of the Masters in Cincinnati, and in a conversation on the court, she revealed how she decided to play mixed doubles with Novak Djokovic at the US Open.
Sabalenka squeezes out win on 6th match point in Cincinnati Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva in the third round of the Cincinnati Open. Australia’s Gibson saved five match points in the 12th game of the second set before Sabalenka came through in the tiebreaker, managing a final winner to get the job done 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) in just under two hours on a windswept Grandstand Court. …
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