Sabalenka strikes fear after sweeping Zheng

Aryna Sabalenka is one step away from matching her performance in the last season at the US Open 2024. The Belarusian, world number two, convincingly outplayed an ineffective Qinwen Zheng in her serve, with a score of 6-1 and 6-2 in just 1 hour and 14 minutes. An important result for Sabalenka, who remained strong in the early games and then shifted gears towards the next round in New York.

From winner to winner, the pace of the points did not disappoint what promised to be a clash of speeds, exceeding expectations right from the start. Although both players had their chances, it was the world number two who took the lead on the scoreboard, with Qinwen desperately seeking a break.

Neither with her serve nor with failed drop shot attempts could the Chinese player harm Aryna, who continued resolute on her path to claim the first set, a set largely decided based on the first service. Zheng was aware that she needed to significantly improve in this area if she wanted to stay alive in New York, a task that became increasingly challenging after the first half an hour of the match.

Sabalenka stays focused on her game

Sabalenka needed little to dominate from the other side of the net. With direct returns, right-hand winners, and superiority at the net, the Belarusian tennis player seemed to have the quarterfinal match in her hand. The service issues remained unsolved by the recent winner of the Olympic gold, leading to points for the Belarusian. The patience of the world number two was enough to finish strongly and secure a ticket to the semifinals of the US Open 2024.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sabalenka mete miedo tras arrasar a Zheng