In the U.S. Open held in New York on September 3, 2026, Aryna Sabalenka won her third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova, with a score of 6-3, 6-4. The match featured a challenging second set that lasted 54 minutes. This victory keeps Sabalenka's hopes alive for a third consecutive title. Meanwhile, the Williams sisters played their first-round doubles match, marking their return to the tournament after a long absence.
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