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Dominant Sabalenka Sweeps Past Iatcenko to Reach US Open Third Round
The defending champion won 15 of 16 first-serve points and will face Kamilla Rakhimova after extending her U.S. Open winning streak to 16 matches.
- On Wednesday, top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the U.S. Open third round, defeating Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes at Flushing Meadows.
- Seeking a third consecutive title in New York, Sabalenka dominated under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, channeling the power that secured her previous two championships.
- Sabalenka claimed her 16th consecutive tournament victory, dropping just four points on serve in the opening set while overwhelming the 22-year-old qualifier with relentless precision.
- "I'm super happy to play in front of you, the night sessions here are the best," Sabalenka said to cheering fans after her dominant dismissal of Iatcenko.
- Sabalenka will face Kamilla Rakhimova of Uzbekistan in the third round, appearing fully prepared to continue her march through the draw after recent struggles at the French Open and Wimbledon.
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Aryna Sabalenka races into US Open third round
NEW YORK–Top seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the third round of the US Open Wednesday, crushing Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1. Sabalenka slapped winners practically at will past Iatcenko, a 22-year-old qualifier in her first Grand Slam singles main draw. READ: Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off struggles, seeks 3rd straight US Open title “Night atmosphere
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Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into the third round of the U.S. Open in just 53 minutes
The top-seeded Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes on Wednesday night, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.
·Toronto, Canada
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