World-renowned number one Arina Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the 2026 US Open after defeating Kamilla Rakhimova from Uzbekistan, who is ranked 92nd in the world.
The match ended with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
The match lasted an hour and a half. During the game, Sabalenka recorded ten aces, committed one double fault, and successfully converted two out of seven break points. Rakhimova earned two aces and made six double faults during the same period, failing to create a single break opportunity.
In the next round, Sabalenka will compete for a spot in the quarterfinals against the winner of the third-round match between Diana Schneider and Taylor Townsend.