Aryna Sabalenka Dominates at U.S. Open, Advances to Semi-Final

Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth consecutive U.S. Open semi-final, defeating Zheng Qinwen with a convincing 6-1 6-2 victory. Sabalenka, who also won the Australian Open this year, displayed her powerful forehand at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Zheng struggled with her first serves, landing only 44% of them.

Hard-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka reached her fourth straight U.S. Open semi-final on Tuesday as she rolled past China's Zheng Qinwen 6-1 6-2. Sabalenka beat Zheng to pick up her second Australian Open title earlier this year and used the same playbook at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she dominated the seventh seed with her trademark mighty forehand.

Fresh off winning the Olympic title, Zheng appeared drained and was missing one of the best weapons in her arsenal as she only made 44% of her first serves. Sabalenka will next play American Emma Navarro.

(With inputs from agencies.)