Aryna Sabalenka hits back at ‘miserable haters’ in successful start to US Open title defence

The world No 1 said her critics should ‘get on with their own lives’ as she celebrated a routine first-round victory

Aryna Sabalenka hit back at her critics, saying "haters can go and get on with their own lives" after she made a winning start in her quest for a ‌third successive US Open title.

Aryna Sabalenka got off to a winning start in her quest for a third successive US Open title on Monday while men's 10th seed Arthur Fils exited, as the second day of the tournament kicked off after Novak Djokovic's shock defeat left another major hole in the men's field.

Reigning women’s singles champion wins 6-2, 6-4 Men’s 10th seed Arthur Fils beaten by Stefanos Tsitsipas Aryna Sabalenka said she is determined to look ahead, rather than dwell on a difficult past few months, after beginning her US Open title defence with a with a 6-2, 6-4 win against Camila Osorio. “The good thing f

The world No. 1 and two-time defending champion comes into this year's event on the back of a difficult run of form.