The second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka qualified for the semi-finals of the US Open after eliminated the champion from Roland Garros Barbora Krejcikova with 2-0 (6:1, 6:4). The Belarusian tennis player will play in the second consecutive semi-final of the Grand Slam tournaments, where will face the Canadian sensation Leylah Fernandez.
The match of Aryna Sabalenka and Barbora Krejcikova lasted only 86 minutes. The Belarusian tennis player served significantly better and realized 4 of her 10 break point opportunities. She made 21 winners and made fewer unforced errors from the Czech, who resisted only in the second set.
“I am really proud of myself. My attitude is to enjoy every next game. It sounds simple, but it is not easy to concentrate on the background of everything that is happening around us. I try to go step by step and that gives results”, said Aryna Sabalenka after the success.
Aryna Sabalenka already has 43 victories during the season – more than any other player in the WTA tour.
Aryna Sabalenka made three double faults in the opening game but did not allow a break. Then she took Barbora Krejcikova’s service and easily won the first set. The second part developed in an identical way – an early break in favor of Aryna Sabalenka, who did not give any chance to her opponent.
