NEW YORK, Sept 12 : Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third straight U.S. Open title ended in a 6-4 5-7 6-2 defeat by Elena Rybakina on Saturday, with the Belarusian saying the pressure of chasing a hat-trick of titles in New York made it especially difficult to keep her emotions in check.While Rybakina maintained

NEW YORK, Sept 12 : Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third straight U.S. Open title ended in a 6-4 5-7 6-2 defeat by Elena Rybakina on Saturday, with the Belarusian saying the pressure of chasing a hat-trick of titles in New York made it especially difficult to keep her emotions in check.While Rybakina maintained

NEW YORK, Sept 10 : Aryna Sabalenka eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam.The top seed simmered with frustration early in the match before finding her best level, sending ov

NEW YORK, Sept 10 : Aryna Sabalenka eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam.The top seed simmered with frustration early in the match before finding her best level, sending ov

NEW YORK, Aug 31 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka swatted aside U.S. Open first-round opponent Camila Osorio 6-2 6-4 on Monday, making a confident start to her quest for a rare "three-peat" at the year's final major. The Belarusian has been trying to turn around a dismal second half of the season, having f

NEW YORK, Aug 31 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka swatted aside U.S. Open first-round opponent Camila Osorio 6-2 6-4 on Monday, making a confident start to her quest for a rare "three-peat" at the year's final major. The Belarusian has been trying to turn around a dismal second half of the season, having f