Aryna Sabalenka reaches US Open quarterfinals

Aryna Sabalenka, the two‑time defending champion, secured her place in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday after defeating American qualifier Taylor Townsend in straight sets, 6‑4, 6‑3. The match, played on Court 17 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, marked Sabalenka’s fifth consecutive appearance in the tournament’s last eight.

Sabalenka’s victory came after a solid first‑set performance in which she broke Townsend’s serve twice before consolidating the lead. In the second set, she maintained pressure with aggressive baseline play and a high first‑serve percentage, limiting Townsend’s opportunities to mount a comeback. The win extends Sabalenka’s unbeaten run at the US Open to 13 matches, positioning her for a potential third straight title as she prepares for a quarterfinal clash against the winner of the parallel match between [opponent’s name] and [opponent’s name].