(New York) Aryna Sabalenka, 2e World Cup, quietly qualified on Thursday at the expense of Britain’s Jodie Burrage (96e) 6-3, 6-2 for the third round of the United States Open where she not only aims for a second Grand Slam title, but also the place of world No.1.
“Becoming N.1 is an opportunity that presents itself. I don’t think about it much, even if it’s a dream that I will do everything to achieve, ”commented the 25-year-old Belarusian.
Winner of the Australian Open in January, she will face the Frenchwoman Clara Burel (62e) to try to climb in 8are of the final of the American Major of which she had played the semi-finals during the last two editions.
