World number two Sabalenka into quarterfinals

Sabalenka, the world number two and Australian Open champion, finished runner-up to Coco Gauff in last year’s final in New York, after also reaching the semi-finals in 2021 and 2022.

Sabalenka scored a whopping 41 winning holes and saved all eight break points she faced.

Her next opponent will be Chinese Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, the player she defeated in the Australian Open final, or Croatian Donna Vekic.