Last year’s US Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka is in prime condition to go one better this year after booking her place in the quarter-finals.
Two hours after defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out in the fourth round, the Belarussian beat Elise Mertens to make the last eight.
Not many players left in the draw can cope with Sabalenka’s power on the hard courts and she is the clear favourite to win a third grand slam.
Consistency not seen since Serena! pic.twitter.com/rYkjmQXQGx — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2024 “I really enjoy playing here,” she said. “The crowd are amazing.
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