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Sabalenka Reaches Sixth Straight US Open Semifinal
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4 to reach the US Open fourth round for the fifth consecutive year, handling a demanding second set before sealing in straight sets. She will face either Diana Shnaider or Taylor Townsend, while Sabalenka also noted cannabis-smell disruptions around Louis Armstrong Stadium as a distraction during the day’s play.
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About Taylor Townsend
Taylor Townsend is an American professional tennis player, who specializes in doubles. She became world No. 1 in women's doubles on July 28, 2025. Townsend has won 17 career doubles titles, including four majors to complete the career Grand Slam.
Everything about Taylor Townsend →- Occupation
- tennis player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 16, 1996