Aryna Sabalenka advances to the US Open third round after beating Russian qualifier Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in about 53 minutes. Multiple reports say the world No. 1 and two-time defending champion controls key points early and overpowers Iatcenko in a one-sided match.
Other coverage places the performance within the broader tournament schedule. Yahoo Sports and Times of India note that several contenders also progress quickly, with Jessica Pegula and Daniil Medvedev among those advancing. Times of India adds that rain causes major delays across New York, and the first round is completed Wednesday night, affecting match timings.
While most outlets focus on Sabalenka’s swift win and “storming” form, Yahoo Sports and the BBC also mention a separate moment of tension involving a spiky exchange with a journalist. That detail is not widely elaborated across the other sources, but it is presented alongside the match result rather than as a factor in the on-court play.
