Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, reacts after defeating Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova US Open: World No.1 Reaches Third Round With Straight Sets Victory
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka battled past Polina Kudermetova 7-6(4), 6-2 in the US Open second round on Arthur Ashe Stadium, continuing a season that has already seen her reach finals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros and the semifinals at Wimbledon. The reigning champion is chasing history in New York, aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams (2012–14) to defend the title, in a tournament that has seen 10 different champions in the last 11 years.
US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova
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Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, reacts after losing to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova
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Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, hugs Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, after their second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova
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Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, leaves the court after losing to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova
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Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, returns a shot against Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova
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Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, returns a shot to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova
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Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, serves against Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
US Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova
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Polina Kudermetova, of Russia, returns a shot to Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.
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