Defending champions Sabalenka, Alcaraz face hometown heroes in US Open

Sept 5 : The U.S. Open enters its round of 16 on Sunday, with defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz taking on American hopes Taylor Townsend and Tommy Paul respectively while Ben Shelton, the highest-ranked American in the men's draw, faces a difficult test against Stefanos Tsitsipas.TOP WOMEN'S MATCH:

Defending champions Alcaraz, Sabalenka storm into third round at US Open  Dawn

Americans Ben Shelton, Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Frances Tiafoe progress to the third round.

Highlights of Aryna Sabalenka against Polina Iatchenko from the US Open.

The Brit was outclassed by Karolina Muchova as Sabalenka and Alcaraz lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium

Aryna Sabalenka powers her way into the third round of the US Open in just 53 minutes  Toronto Star

The top-seeded Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes on Wednesday night, putting on a power-hitting display that made it seem her recent problems are in the past.

Aryna Sabalenka came to the U.S. Open struggling and in danger of losing the No. 1 ranking

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