Sabalenka survives massive Cincinnati struggle

Aryna Sabalenka narrowly defeated Jessica Pegula in a tough match at the Cincinnati Open, securing her 49th win of the season. Despite facing a strong challenge from Pegula, Sabalenka managed to close out the match with two aces.

Sabalenka expressed relief at the victory, acknowledging the difficulty of the match and the need to recover for the next day. Emma Raducanu also put up a strong fight against Sabalenka, matching her throughout the match.

Sabalenka's win sets her up for the final, where she will face tough competition.