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Sabalenka Beats Rakhimova to Reach US Open Fourth Round

Sabalenka Beats Rakhimova to Reach US Open Fourth Round
Sabalenka Beats Rakhimova to Reach US Open Fourth Round / Photo: UTF..

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 US Open after defeating Kamilla Rakhimova of Uzbekistan, ranked 92nd in the world, with a score of 6-3, 6-4.

The match lasted 1 hour and 30 minutes. Sabalenka delivered 10 aces, committed one double fault, and converted two of seven break points. Rakhimova recorded two aces and six double faults, failing to earn a break point opportunity during the match.

In the next round, Sabalenka will play for a spot in the quarterfinals against the winner of the third-round match between Diana Shnaider and Taylor Townsend.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.