Aryna Sabalenka advances to the US Open third round
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Polina Iatcenko in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The No. 1 ranked player completed the match in 54 minutes with a 6-1, 6-1 victory. Sabalenka built a 5-0 lead in the opening set and maintained momentum throughout the second to secure her spot in the next round. This result follows her opening-round victory over Camila Osorio and marks a return to form at a Grand Slam event after early exits at the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. Sabalenka is scheduled to face Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round. Rakhimova advanced to this stage after a straight-sets win against Oksana Selekhmeteva.
- •Aryna Sabalenka beat Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- •The match lasted 54 minutes on Wednesday night.
- •Sabalenka will play Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round.
- •This is Sabalenka's second straight-sets win at the US Open this year.
- 1:49 AMESPN Tennis — Sabalenka races into US Open 3rd round in 53 mins
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka races into US Open third round
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Aryna Sabalenka flies past Polina Iatcenko in 54 minutes to reach third round as dominant start continues
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Aryna Sabalenka flies past Polina Iatcennk in 54 minutes to reach third round as dominant start continues
"Top seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the third round of the US Open Wednesday, crushing Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1.Sabalenka slapped winners practically at will past Iatcenko, a 22-year-old qualifier in her first Grand Slam singles main draw.
"No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes Wednesday night at the US Open, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.
"Aryna Sabalenka wasn't messing around on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisSep 3, 2026, 1:49 AMSabalenka races into US Open 3rd round in 53 mins
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes Wednesday night at the US Open, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:36 AMSabalenka races into US Open third round
Top seeded Aryna Sabalenka cruised into the third round of the US Open Wednesday, crushing Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1.Sabalenka slapped winners practically at will past Iatcenko, a 22-year-old qualifier in her first Grand Slam singles main draw.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:08 AMUS Open: Aryna Sabalenka flies past Polina Iatcenko in 54 minutes to reach third round as dominant start continues
Aryna Sabalenka wasn't messing around on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:08 AMUS Open: Aryna Sabalenka flies past Polina Iatcennk in 54 minutes to reach third round as dominant start continues
Aryna Sabalenka wasn't messing around on Wednesday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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