Sabalenka Stages Second-Set Rally to Reach US Open QF, Echoing Serena’s Six-Quarterfinal Streak
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-4 at the US Open after trailing 1-3 in the second set to reach the quarterfinals. The win extends Sabalenka’s US Open QF streak to six, matching Serena Williams’ run from 2011–2016, and sets up a mentoring for Marta Kostyuk or Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova next.
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