Aryna Sabalenka defeats Taylor Townsend to reach US Open quarterfinals
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open quarterfinals on Sunday after a straight-sets victory against Taylor Townsend at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The No. 1 seed secured a 6-4, 6-3 result to continue her progression through the tournament bracket. While Townsend managed to break the top-ranked player twice early in the opening set, her success was hindered by unforced errors on return shots. Sabalenka remains in the draw following the win, avoiding the upsets that affected other top seeds during Saturday’s third-round matches. The victory sets up a fourth-round encounter for Sabalenka against the winner of the match between Linda Nosková and Marta Kostyuk. Townsend exits the tournament after previously securing a win over Diana Shnaider on Friday.
- •Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open quarterfinals after a 6-4, 6-3 win.
- •The match took place at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.
- •Taylor Townsend broke the top seed twice during the first set.
- •Sabalenka faces either Linda Nosková or Marta Kostyuk in the next round.
- 7:11 PMESPN — Sabalenka into US Open quarters over Townsend
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Defending champion Sabalenka reaches US Open quarter-finals
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka surges past Townsend to reach US Open quarter-finals
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — US Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka moves on to quarterfinals with straight-sets victory over Taylor Townsend
"World number one Aryna Sabalenka led the way into the US Open quarter-finals, subduing American Taylor Townsend in straight sets on Sunday to keep her bid for a rare three-peat on track.Sabalenka rallied from 3-1 down in the second set for a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz took on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul in search of a quarter-final berth.
"World number one Aryna Sabalenka charged into the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday, beating American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to keep her bid for a rare US Open three-peat alive.The match opened with five breaks of serve before Sabalenka managed a comfortable hold for a 4-2 first-set lead.
"Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka found a groove after some early struggles to hold serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.
Sources
External links- ESPNSep 6, 2026, 7:11 PMSabalenka into US Open quarters over Townsend
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka found a groove after some early struggles to hold serve and overpowered Taylor Townsend on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:47 PMDefending champion Sabalenka reaches US Open quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka led the way into the US Open quarter-finals, subduing American Taylor Townsend in straight sets on Sunday to keep her bid for a rare three-peat on track.Sabalenka rallied from 3-1 down in the second set for a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz took on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul in search of a quarter-final berth.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:11 PMSabalenka surges past Townsend to reach US Open quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka charged into the US Open quarter-finals on Sunday, beating American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 to keep her bid for a rare US Open three-peat alive.The match opened with five breaks of serve before Sabalenka managed a comfortable hold for a 4-2 first-set lead.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 5:02 PMUS Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka moves on to quarterfinals with straight-sets victory over Taylor Townsend
Townsend had the crowd on her side at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but was ultimately no match for the top-ranked women's player.
- Sky Sports—Sabalenka edges Townsend to reach US Open quarters and retain No 1 spot
Aryna Sabalenka is clinging on to her US Open title and the world No 1 spot after an unconvincing win over Taylor Townsend.
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