Aryna Sabalenka

"I did not know what to do. I was thinking woah, that's how it feels to play against me."

"Any ball I would give her she would smack it for a winner. What a player - a future superstar for sure."

"I rate myself eight out of 10."

"Another aggressive player. Another very powerful match."

"It's been a great rivalry. Every time I'm enjoying playing her, it's a battle, it's high-level matches. Super excited to play her."

"I didn't play my best, and she played probably her best. Sometimes that happens."

"To get this win in under an hour [is] an insane result and I'm so happy to be through."

"Absolutely. These tough lessons are definitely going to make me way, way stronger and working even harder."

"I work on my mental side of the game. I've been trying to reset my mind and to come back stronger."

"I really feel my best emotions at this stadium so it means a lot to be back and have an opportunity for a 'three-peat'."

"I'm trying to focus on myself. I'm enjoying my time in New York and I'm ready to go out here and do anything it takes to get the wins."

"I'm ready for the fight."

"It's a bit tricky to handle that smell while you're trying to compete at your best."

"I'm happy I was able to turn around the second set, I think it was a key moment."

"What an incredible player she is, approaching the net, a great returner, moving well, very brave."

"Especially in the first set, that was incredible level from me."

"I'm speechless right now. I was pushing to the limit in this match, especially in the third set."

"I'm loving playing against her because it's a battle, because it's a fight, and I love being under pressure and going through tough challenges."

"It was a tough match. She played great. I played great. I think I had some opportunities in the third set. I felt like I was maybe a little bit rushing the point over there."

"I think this is a good and a bad side of my personality, that I always ask and wait for more from myself."