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Sabalenka Beats Townsend to Reach US Open Quarterfinals

9/6/2026

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend to reach the US Open women’s quarterfinals in New York.
The match lasted one hour and fifteen minutes.
Sabalenka will face the winner of Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk in the quarterfinals.
Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to play next on Arthur Ashe Stadium after Sabalenka’s match.
Elena Rybakina could claim world No. 1 by reaching the US Open semifinals, even if Sabalenka wins.

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend to reach the US Open women’s quarterfinals in New York.
The match lasted one hour and fifteen minutes.
Sabalenka will face the winner of Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk in the quarterfinals.
Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to play next on Arthur Ashe Stadium after Sabalenka’s match.
Elena Rybakina could claim world No. 1 by reaching the US Open semifinals, even if Sabalenka wins.