2 weeks ago

Sabalenka Makes WTA 1000 History, Reaches Cincinnati Round Of 16

Aryna Sabalenka won her Cincinnati Open match very quickly.

She beat Wang Xinyu in two sets and advanced to the tournament’s fourth round, also called the Round of 16.

This was a special win because Sabalenka has reached this stage at more WTA 1000 tournaments than any other active player, according to the article.

She also earned her 50th WTA 1000 victory while ranked World No.

Mirra Andreeva also won and moved into the fourth round.

Andreeva will play Marta Kostyuk next.

Coco Gauff won her match against Ann Li in two sets.

Gauff will next face Marie Bouzkova.

Key facts

Sabalenka’s result: Defeated Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in 54 minutes.
Sabalenka milestone: Reached the Round of 16 or better at a reported 45 WTA 1000 events.
Sabalenka’s World No. 1 record: Recorded her 50th WTA 1000 win as World No. 1.
Andreeva’s result: Defeated Janice Tjen 6-1, 7-6(5) in 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Gauff’s result: Defeated Ann Li 6-1, 7-6(3).
Next opponent for Andreeva: Marta Kostyuk, who leads their head-to-head record 2-1.
Next opponent for Gauff: Marie Bouzkova.

freepressjournal.in · 2 weeks ago