Sabalenka reaches fourth US Open quarter-final in a row

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open quarter-finals for the fourth consecutive year, securing a confident win against Elise Mertens.

The second seed, who lost to Coco Gauff in last year's final, defeated her former doubles partner Mertens with a score of 6-2, 6-4.

Sabalenka showcased her power with 41 winners and successfully defended against all eight break points Mertens had.

She becomes the first woman to achieve four straight quarter-final appearances at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 2016.