Aryna Sabalenka Dominates Polina Iatcenko to Reach U.S. Open Third Round

Aryna Sabalenka secured her place in the third round of the U.S. Open by defeating Polina Iatcenko with a score of 6-1, 6-1 in a match that lasted only 53 minutes on September 2, 2026, in New York.

The top-seeded player demonstrated her strength throughout the match, winning 15 of 16 points on her first serve in the opening set and finishing with 21 successful serves out of 28 attempts. This victory comes as Sabalenka aims to maintain her No. 1 ranking after facing challenges in previous tournaments.

Despite recent struggles, Sabalenka expressed satisfaction with her performance and mental strength. The match was part of a day that saw various players contend with weather disruptions, but Sabalenka's match proceeded without interruption in the Arthur Ashe Stadium.