Two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka advances to the US Open round of 16

Two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open round of 16 after defeating Uzbek Kamilla Rakhimova. The Belarusian player won the match with scores of 6-3 and 6-4, demonstrating her status as the favorite in the competition. The victory solidified Sabalenka's position as one of the main contenders for the title in the New York tournament. Her opponent Rakhimova, representing Uzbekistan, was unable to keep up with the pace set by the two-time champion throughout the match.