Sabalenka blocks out noise to start US Open 'three-peat' bid with victory
Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".
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Notable Quotes
"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'."
— Aryna Sabalenka , Athlete
"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."
— Aryna Sabalenka , Athlete
"I'm ready for the fight."
— Aryna Sabalenka , Athlete
Key People
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who was defeated by Andreeva in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Camila Osorio is a Colombian professional tennis player.
Coco Gauff is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and the youngest player to reach the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.
Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player and the 2022 Wimbledon champion.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
Polina Iatcenko is a Russian tennis player.
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Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".
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