Sabalenka Fights Past Townsend Into US Open Quarters
Sabalenka overcame early service struggles and won 6-4, 6-3 to keep her bid for a third straight U.S. Open title alive.
- On Sunday, Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 at the U.S. Open in New York, advancing to the quarterfinals and staying on track for a third consecutive title.
- Seeking a third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows, the 28-year-old Sabalenka overcame early struggles when Townsend broke her three times in the opening games before regaining her rhythm.
- Following the victory, Sabalenka said, "I'm happy to be through this really tough opponent," crediting her focus on playing "ball by ball" to turn around the second set.
- Sabalenka will next face either reigning Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova or Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk for a place in the semifinals.
- The tournament features 10 Americans in the round of 16, the most at any Grand Slam in nearly a quarter-century, reflecting broader American success despite Townsend's exit.
44 Articles
44 Articles
Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, continued her strong race at the US Open and reached the quarterfinals of the Grand Slam tournament in New York for the sixth time in a row on Sunday.
Redacción Deportes (USA), 6 Sep (EFE).- The Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, number one in the world, won this Sunday by 6-4 and 6-3 to the American Taylor Townsend and qualified for the quarterfinals of the United States Open, in which it has an open streak of 17 consecutive victories. Sabalenka opened the Sunday program on the Arthur Ashe track and took an hour and fourteen to eliminate Townsend, number 96 from the world ranking. The Belarusian, wh…
Tennis-Sabalenka fights past Townsend into US Open quarters
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued American Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-3 on Sunday to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals without dropping a set. The world number one had endured a frustrating build-up to...
Sabalenka fights past Townsend into US Open quarters
NEW YORK, Sept 6 : Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka subdued American Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-3 on Sunday to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals without dropping a set.The world number one had endured a frustrating build-up to the year’s final major but has hit her stride at Flushing Meadows and she slammed h
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
