Aryna Sabalenka advances past Taylor Townsend at the US Open

World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend at the US Open to progress through the tournament bracket. The match marked the first career meeting between the two players. Townsend reached the fourth round of the event after securing victories against Diana Shnaider and Maja Chwalinska. Despite her performance in the earlier stages of the competition, Townsend was unable to overcome the top-seeded opponent. Sabalenka continues her run in the tournament following the win.

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