Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka extended her remarkable winning streak to 15 matches by defeating Madison Keys in straight sets at the China Open. Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, has been in exceptional form since claiming the title at Cincinnati in August, followed by victories at the U.S. Open and the Australian Open earlier this year.
During her current streak, Sabalenka has won an impressive 30 out of 31 sets played, showcasing her dominance on the court. In her latest match against Keys, Sabalenka displayed her prowess by breaking the American's serve early in the first set and maintaining control throughout the match.
The Belarusian's exceptional serving was highlighted by her ability to lose only five points on her first serve and successfully saving both break points against her opponent. Despite Keys' commendable performance with 22 winners, Sabalenka's consistency and efficiency secured her victory.
Sabalenka's next challenge in the quarterfinals will be against Karolina Muchova, who advanced after a convincing win in her match. The stage is set for an exciting showdown between these two talented players.
Men's Final Anticipated Between Sinner and Alcaraz
In the men's final, top-ranked Jannik Sinner is set to face off against rival Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated match. Both players have had a stellar year, with all four Grand Slam titles in 2022 being claimed by either Sinner or Alcaraz.
Alcaraz currently leads the head-to-head series between the two, having secured victories in their previous encounters this year. The upcoming final promises to be a thrilling battle between these two rising stars of men's tennis.
Shanghai Masters Update
Elsewhere, French veteran Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the Shanghai Masters with a solid victory over Damir Dzumhur. Monfils will face off against the 22nd-seeded Argentine Sebastian Baez in his next match.
Other notable results from the Shanghai Masters include Arthur Rinderknech's win over Reilly Opelka and Botic van de Zandschulp's victory against Pablo Carreño Busta. Alexandre Muller also staged a comeback to secure a win over Luca Nardi after dropping the first set.
Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches from the ongoing tournaments in the world of tennis.
