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Sabalenka Advances to US Open Second Round on First‑Round Victory
WHY IT MATTERS
Sabalenka’s win propels her toward a historic three‑peat at the US Open, making her the first player in the modern era to secure three consecutive titles at the event.
What happened
In a tightly contested opening match, Aryna Sabalenka silenced the crowd and edged past Camila Osorio to win her first‑round match at the US Open. The Belarusian displayed calm focus amid the noise, turning a tricky encounter into a decisive win.
With the victory, Sabalenka has launched her campaign to capture a historic three‑peat at the tournament, a feat that would mark her as the first player in the modern era to win three consecutive US Open titles.
The win places her in a strong position as the tournament progresses, setting the stage for a potentially record‑setting run.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Sabalenka blocks out noise to start US Open 'three-peat' bid with victory
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