Aryna Sabalenka advances past Camila Osorio at the US Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka began her US Open title defense on Monday with a first-round victory over Camila Osorio. Competing at Arthur Ashe stadium in New York, Sabalenka recorded a 6-2, 6-4 win to secure her place in the second round. The Belarusian player relied on her serve and groundstrokes to control the match, despite a double-fault on her first match point. This victory comes as Sabalenka seeks to regain momentum following a period of inconsistent results earlier this season. She has not captured a tournament title since her success at the Miami Open in March.

• 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Happy to be back in NY, Sabalenka advances