Aryna Sabalenka, the runner-up from last year’s US Open, overcame a shaky start and a late-night finish to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova in a thrilling third-round match. The match started after midnight, making it one of the latest starts in US Open history. Sabalenka struggled early, dropping the first set but rallied back to dominate the final two sets, showcasing her power and resilience.
Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia advanced to the semifinals of the Monterrey Open after a hard-fought victory over Yue Yuan of China. She will face Lulu Sun of New Zealand in the next round. Meanwhile, other quarterfinal matches pit Emma Navarro against Magdalena Frech and Elina Svitolina against Linda Noskova.
Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to illness, giving lucky loser Renata Zarazua a chance to face Emma Raducanu in the first round. Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, is looking to improve on her previous best performance at Wimbledon, reaching the fourth round in 2021.
