Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka wins her first match at the US Open

Summary

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka won her first-round match at the US Open against Rebeka Masarova, advancing to the second round where she will face Polina Kudermetova.

Key Points
  • Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka won her first-round match at the US Open against Rebeka Masarova with a score of 7-5, 6-1.
  • Sabalenka faced a challenging first set but managed to find her rhythm and dominate the second set.
  • She expressed gratitude toward the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium for their support during the match.
  • Sabalenka aims to finish the season with a Grand Slam title and the world No. 1 ranking but remains positive regardless of the outcome.
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