Sabalenka defeats Townsend to reach US Open quarter-finals
Most outlets reported that Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend in straight sets to advance to the US Open quarter-finals, with several noting her bid for a third consecutive title. While all highlighted the match result and her progression, some, like The News International and The Express Tribune, mentioned the scoreline (6-4, 6-3) and the nature of the match, such as Sabalenka overcoming an early challenge. Others, like 24 News HD and Business Recorder, framed the win as part of her broader quest for a three-peat. Hum News English and Geo News also described the match as a hard-fought or frustrating one for Sabalenka, respectively, while The Express Tribune briefly noted her 17-match winning streak at the tournament.
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Late charge puts top seed Aryna Sabalenka into US Open quarters
Aryna Sabalenka’s quest for a third consecutive US Open title remained on track when the No. 1 seed from Belarus advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Taylor Townsend on Sunday. The victory, in 1 hour, 15 minutes, over the unseeded Townsend of the United States was not without its challenges after Sabalenka trailed 3-1 in the second set following a break of serve. Sabalenka...
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Sabalenka reaches US Open quarters
She beats Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to extend her US Open winning streak to 17 matches
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Aryna Sabalenka beats Taylor Townsend to reach US Open quarterfinals
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overcame a difficult start to defeat Taylor Townsend in straight sets and reach the US Open quarterfinals on Sunday.The two-time defending champion struggled early as Townsend broke her serve three times in her opening four service games. Sabalenka eventually found her...
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Sabalenka fights past Townsend to reach US Open quarter-finals
WEB DESK: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarter-finals without dropping a set. The world number one had endured a frustrating build-up to the year’s final major but has hit her stride at Flushing Meadows and she slammed her foot on the gas in the second set against the home-crowd favourite, sealing victory with a bac...
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Defending champion Sabalenka reaches US Open quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka led the way into the US Open quarter-finals, subduing American Taylor Townsend in straight sets on Sunday to keep her bid for a rare three-peat on track.
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Sabalenka surges past Townsend to reach US Open quarter-finals
Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning her round of 16 match against Taylor Townsend of the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York, United States, September 6, 2026. — Reuters World number one Aryna Sabalenka charged into the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday, beating...
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