Aryna Sabalenka Beats Zarina Diyas to Advance at US Open

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Zarina Diyas to reach the US Open quarterfinals.

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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 tennis player from Belarus, defeated Zarina Diyas of Uzbekistan to advance to the US Open quarterfinals. ^[1] Taylor Townsend defeated No. 15 seed Diana Shnaider to reach the fourth round of the 2026 US Open. ^[2] Sabalenka broke Diyas's serve at 5-4 in the second set to secure the victory and her 16th consecutive win at Flushing Meadows. ^[3] Sabalenka won the first set 6-4 after Diyas saved two break points but could not hold serve on the third break point. ^[4] In her entire Grand Slam career, the US Open has been the only tournament where Taylor Townsend has reached the fourth round. ^[5] This victory marks Taylor Townsend's second consecutive year reaching the fourth round at the US Open. ^[6] Sabalenka will face either Diana Shnaider or Taylor Townsend in the US Open quarterfinals. ^[7]

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Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1 tennis player from Belarus, defeated Zarina Diyas of Uzbekistan to advance to the US Open quarterfinals. · Przegląd Sportowy

Taylor Townsend defeated No. 15 seed Diana Shnaider to reach the fourth round of the 2026 US Open. · Yahoo! Sports

Sabalenka broke Diyas's serve at 5-4 in the second set to secure the victory and her 16th consecutive win at Flushing Meadows. · Przegląd Sportowy

Sabalenka won the first set 6-4 after Diyas saved two break points but could not hold serve on the third break point. · Przegląd Sportowy

In her entire Grand Slam career, the US Open has been the only tournament where Taylor Townsend has reached the fourth round. · Yahoo! Sports

This victory marks Taylor Townsend's second consecutive year reaching the fourth round at the US Open. · Yahoo! Sports

Sabalenka will face either Diana Shnaider or Taylor Townsend in the US Open quarterfinals. · Przegląd Sportowy

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