Sabalenka holds on to her world No. 1 ranking and advances to the US Open round of 16
Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the round of 16 at the US Open after defeating Kamila Rakhimova. She must continue winning to defend her title and maintain her world No. 1 ranking against challenger Elena Rybakina.
Why it matters
The US Open is a major global sporting event, and the ranking battle between top tennis players significantly impacts the professional circuit.
Aryna Sabalenka is, for now, withstanding the pressure from Elena Rybakina, the virtual new WTA No. 1. The Belarusian needs to defend her US Open champion's crown and for the Kazakh not to reach the semifinals in order to retain the top spot in the women's circuit.
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