Aryna Sabalenka, the top-seeded player at the US Open, continued her dominant run in the tournament with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-1 victory over Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinal. The Belarusian powerhouse showcased her exceptional skills, overpowering her Chinese opponent with her powerful serves and aggressive play, a style that has been thrilling to watch.
Sabalenka’s victory marked her third consecutive Grand Slam semifinal appearance, following her triumphs at the Australian Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, dropping just one set in her four matches. Her powerful groundstrokes and aggressive net play have been particularly impressive, leaving her opponents struggling to keep up.
Despite being ranked 23rd in the world, Zheng put up a spirited fight in the early stages of the match. She broke Sabalenka’s serve in the opening game, but the Belarusian quickly regained control and dominated the rest of the set. In the second set, Sabalenka’s dominance was even more pronounced, as she raced to a 5-0 lead before closing out the match with a comfortable victory.
With her victory over Zheng, Sabalenka has secured her place in the US Open semifinals for the first time. She will now face either Coco Gauff or Karolina Muchova in the next round. The Belarusian’s impressive form has raised hopes of her reaching the final, where she will have a chance to win her first Grand Slam title, a feat that would mark a significant milestone in her career.
