Aryna Sabalenka superior to the fourth spherical of the US Open for the fifth consecutive yr and avenged her loss to Leylah Fernandez within the 2021 semi-finals.
Sabalenka evened the rating with Fernandez to maintain alive her hopes of changing into the primary participant since Serena Williams to win consecutive titles at Flushing Meadows achieved greater than a decade in the past.
“It was definitely an exciting match,” Sabalenka mentioned after the match. “Last time we met, it was a great battle. She played an incredible match, and I wanted this revenge badly, so I’m super happy with the win. She’s a great player, a great competitor and always brings you the fight on court.”
Sabalenka overcame some early jitters on Louis Armstrong Stadium, surviving a marathon opening recreation that featured three break factors earlier than discovering her rhythm.
Canadian star Fernandez refused to go quietly and compelled a second-set tie-break earlier than the Belarusian’s expertise instructed as she raced to a 6-1 lead earlier than sealing victory with a forehand winner.
The world No 1 is now 21-1 in tie-breaks in 2025 and he or she has received her final 18 in a row.
Marketa Vondrousova defeated Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini 7-6(4) 6-1.
The Czech 2023 Wimbledon champion will meet 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina within the fourth spherical.
Final yr’s runner-up Jessica Pegula superior, whereas Barbora Krejcikova upset tenth seed Emma Navarro in three units.
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