Sabalenka's Gritty U.S. Open Comeback

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a shaky start to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova in the third round of the U.S. Open. The match, starting at 12:08 a.m., saw Sabalenka dropping the first set before making a strong comeback to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. She expressed gratitude to fans who stayed late to support her.

Aryna Sabalenka, last year's runner-up, shook off a shaky start to beat Ekaterina Alexandrova in the U.S. Open's third round. The match, which kicked off at 12:08 a.m., tested the resilience of both players and fans.

The exceptional late start brought back memories of the 1987 midnight match between Gabriela Sabatini and Beverly Bowes. Despite a rocky first set filled with unforced errors, Sabalenka rebounded with a powerful display, turning the tables in her favor.

Sabalenka broke her opponent's serve to lead 3-1 in the second set and maintained her momentum to close the match at 2-6, 6-1, 6-2. With the clock nearing 2 a.m., she thanked the dedicated fans who stayed to watch her heroic comeback.