Sabalenka Dominates Iatcenko in 53-Minute US Open Match

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one and two-time defending champion, secured a rapid 53-minute victory against US Open debutant Polina Iatcenko with a score of 6-1, 6-1 in the second round. Although the match showcased her dominance, Sabalenka appeared less than pleased, particularly during a post-match news conference where she confronted a reporter over a question implying she had been attending numerous parties before the tournament.

Sabalenka responded sharply, questioning the assumption that her social media posts indicated a lack of training. When asked if she was now "getting serious" with the tournament underway, she retorted, "Oh yeah, I wasn’t serious before that.

Next question." The 28-year-old is aiming for her first major title of the season, having had a mix of success and challenges. Her next opponent will be Kamilla Rakhimova from Uzbekistan in the third round.