Sabalenka Defends US Open Title in Record-Breaking Victory

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iatcenko in a dominant display to retain her US Open crown and extend her title defense.

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iatcenko to retain the US Open title, completing her title defense in one of the quickest Grand Slam wins of her career. ^[1] Magdalena Fręch, representing Poland, lost her first-round match at the US Open to American Iva Jovic. ^[2] Sabalenka admitted she had been dealing with several issues and was not training seriously before the tournament began. ^[3] Sabalenka defeated world number 160 Iatcenko in a match lasting only 24 minutes, winning 24 winners to Iatcenko's 3. ^[4] Iva Jovic advanced to the second round of the US Open following her victory. ^[5] Elena Rybakina would rise to the summit of the rankings if she reaches the semi-finals, even if Sabalenka retains the title. ^[6]

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Iatcenko to retain the US Open title, completing her title defense in one of the quickest Grand Slam wins of her career. · BBC Sport

Magdalena Fręch, representing Poland, lost her first-round match at the US Open to American Iva Jovic. · Przegląd Sportowy

Sabalenka admitted she had been dealing with several issues and was not training seriously before the tournament began. · BBC Sport

Sabalenka defeated world number 160 Iatcenko in a match lasting only 24 minutes, winning 24 winners to Iatcenko's 3. · BBC Sport

Iva Jovic advanced to the second round of the US Open following her victory. · Przegląd Sportowy

Elena Rybakina would rise to the summit of the rankings if she reaches the semi-finals, even if Sabalenka retains the title. · BBC Sport

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