Sabalenka wins US Open: Sabalenka wins first round, eyes historic three-peat
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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open, beginning her bid for a historic three-peat despite recent form struggles and threats to her world number one ranking.
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Why It Matters
Sabalenka is the two-time defending US Open champion and reached the Australian Open final earlier in the season, winning the Sunshine Double at Indian Wells and Miami.
Aryna Sabalenka blocked out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".
The two-time defending champion has suffered a dip in form in recent months after a stellar start to the season in which she reached the Australian Open final and completed the 'Sunshine Double' at Indian Wells and Miami.
Sabalenka's position as world number one is now under serious threat and she risks ending the year without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2022.
However, she avoided an early slip-up as she held off a resilient Osorio to win 6-2 6-4 on her return to Arthur Ashe Stadium.
"I really feel my best emotions at this stadium so it means a lot to be back and have an opportunity for a 'three-peat'," Sabalenka said.
"I'm trying to focus on myself. I'm enjoying my time in New York and I'm ready to go out here and do anything it takes to get the wins.
"I'm ready for the fight."
What to Watch
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Sabalenka will advance to the second round of the US Open
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Can Sabalenka maintain her form to win a third consecutive US Open title?
- Will her recent dip in form affect her performance in later rounds?
