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Sabalenka Powers Past Townsend to Reach US Open Quarters
WHY IT MATTERS
Sabalenka's win sets her up for a potential showdown with top contenders in the quarterfinals, with the winner of her next match likely to be a strong contender for the US Open title.
What happened
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka found her footing after a slow start to overpower Taylor Townsend on Sunday, securing a spot in the US Open quarterfinals.
Sabalenka's serve, which had been a concern earlier in the match, proved to be a decisive factor as she held serve and dominated Townsend.
The victory marks Sabalenka's continued success at the US Open, where she has been a consistent contender.
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Sabalenka into US Open quarters over Townsend
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