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25 Aug 2025, 00:03

Aryna Sabalenka advances in the first round of the US Open

  • Sabalenka defeated Masarova in the first round of the US Open.
  • The first set was tough, but in the second, Sabalenka dominated.
  • In the next match, she will face Polina Kudermetova.

Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning US Open champion, successfully passed the first round of the tournament, defeating Switzerland's Rebeka Masarova. In the match that took place on August 24, Sabalenka secured the victory with a score of 7-5, 6-1.

The first set turned out to be tough, as Sabalenka fell behind at the start, but she managed to level the game and win the set. In the second set, she demonstrated a significant advantage, winning it with just one break of serve.

After the match, Sabalenka thanked the fans for their support, noting that their cheers helped her in a crucial moment. In the next round, she will meet Polina Kudermetova, with whom she previously played in Dubai.

Tags: Sport/Tennis

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