Sabalenka Triumphs in Historic Late-Night US Open Match

Aryna Sabalenka overcame a challenging start to win against Ekaterina Alexandrova in the latest-starting match in US Open history. Despite dropping the first set, Sabalenka won 10 straight games to secure her place in the fourth round. Sabalenka will now face Elise Mertens.

Aryna Sabalenka has made history at the US Open by winning the latest-starting match against Ekaterina Alexandrova. Despite a rocky start, Sabalenka regrouped to clinch a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory.

Sabalenka, seeded No. 2, didn't hit the court until well past midnight and initially struggled, losing the first set. However, she quickly gained momentum in the second set, winning an impressive 10 straight games to dominate the third set and secure her win by 1:48 a.m.

Sabalenka is set to face No. 33 seed Elise Mertens next. Her late-night victory ties the record for the second-latest finishing match in US Open women's history.