World number one Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant form at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday, dispatching China’s Wang Xinyu with a clinical 6-1, 6-3 victory. The top seed required only 20 minutes to sweep the opening set and maintained her momentum by breaking serve immediately to start the second. The match concluded in just 54 minutes when Wang double-faulted on Sabalenka’s first match point.
This win marks Sabalenka’s 45th consecutive victory at the Masters 1000 level. Reflecting on the performance, the top seed noted that while Wang proved a tough opponent, she was pleased to secure a straight-sets win in under an hour. Sabalenka credited her success to staying focused and trusting her aggressive shot selection. She is now set to face Czech player Sara Bejlek, who advanced after defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.
Fourth seed Coco Gauff also progressed, though she faced a stiffer challenge in her 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) win over fellow American Ann Li. After cruising through the first set in 30 minutes, Gauff navigated a tighter second set that required a tie-breaker. Gauff admitted that adjusting to the center court conditions during her first day match of the tournament was difficult, noting that both players struggled to control the ball.
Fifth seed Mirra Andreeva experienced a tougher path to the fourth round, laboring to close out a 6-1, 7-6 (7/5) win against Indonesian challenger Janice Tjen. Although Andreeva dominated the opening set, she admitted that nerves crept in during the second as Tjen reduced her unforced errors. The French Open champion described the encounter as a grueling test of both mentality and physicality.
Elsewhere in the draw, eighth seed Elina Svitolina was forced to withdraw from her scheduled match against Wang Xiyu. The Ukrainian player cited an ankle injury, explaining in a statement that she has been advised by medical professionals to take time off to ensure a full recovery. The report also notes that i really trusted myself and went for my shots. The report also notes that i was able to stay focused and be in every point. The report also notes that winning in 30 minutes, the 2023 champion had it all her own way in the opening set against her 29th-ranked foe. The report also notes that in which Gauff seized a 4-1 lead and won on her third match point, the pair exchanged early breaks in the second on the way to a tie-breaker. The report also notes that she played better in the second set and I missed a couple of break opportunities,” Gauff said.
