Aryna Sabalenka advances at U.S. Open with straight-sets win over Camila Osorio
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Camila Osorio 6-4, 6-4 in her first-round match at the U.S. Open, moving into the second round.
Despite recent setbacks at the French Open and Wimbledon, Aryna Sabalenka remained the top-ranked player on the WTA tour heading into the U.S. Open. In her opening round on Monday, she faced Camila Osorio and lost the first game before finding rhythm. Sabalenka’s powerful serve produced five aces and allowed her to take the first set 6-4. Osorio fought back in the second set, but Sabalenka regained control, winning the decisive games to close the set 6-4 and advance to round two. The win reaffirmed her status as a favorite for the tournament, given her past success at the venue.
Why it matters
The result shows the world No. 1 is back in form, influencing expectations for the rest of the U.S. Open.
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