Aryna Sabalenka advances to the US Open fourth round
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka secured a spot in the US Open round of 16 after defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets on Friday. The world No. 1 won 6-3, 6-4 at Flushing Meadows, maintaining her path as the two-time defending champion. Sabalenka established early momentum by storming into a 3-0 lead in the opening set. While the second set proved more competitive with Rakhimova saving multiple break points, Sabalenka eventually broke her opponent in the ninth game to serve out the match. Following the win, Sabalenka addressed recent criticism regarding her off-court activities, stating that she maintains a strict focus on her tennis preparation and filters out external noise.
- •Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 in the third round.
- •The match victory moved Sabalenka into the US Open last 16.
- •Sabalenka did not miss a first serve until the seventh game of the opening set.
- •The world No. 1 overcame a 40-0 deficit in the final game of the second set.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Top seed Sabalenka powers into US Open fourth round
"Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to lead the way into the US Open round of 16 on Friday.But Uzbekistan's Rakhimova dialed up the power in the second set, which featured mammoth service holds from each player before Sabalenka gained the crucial break for a 5-4 lead.
"Aryna Sabalenka came through a tough test against Kamilla Rakhimova - particularly in the second set - to reach the fourth round of the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:04 PMTop seed Sabalenka powers into US Open fourth round
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka out-gunned Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to lead the way into the US Open round of 16 on Friday.But Uzbekistan's Rakhimova dialed up the power in the second set, which featured mammoth service holds from each player before Sabalenka gained the crucial break for a 5-4 lead.
- Sky Sports—Sabalenka beats Rakhimova to reach fourth round of US Open
Aryna Sabalenka came through a tough test against Kamilla Rakhimova - particularly in the second set - to reach the fourth round of the US Open.
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