Aryna Sabalenka It is one of the great favorites in the WTA de Cincinnati. And if there was any doubt about this favoritism, you only need to see its premiere in US lands. Despite a tournament start that was not a walk, the world's level No. 1 still does not give rise to any kind of surprise.
Nº 1 of the world suffered more than expected in the first set against Marketa Vondrousova but, once he managed to put it in his pocket, in the second he took out his best version and swept. Sabalenka's premiere lasted just over an hour and a half and ended upn solid 7-5,6-1.
Despite not having reaped any Grand Slam of this season, Sabalenka remains just as motivated by defending the leadership of the WTA ranking. In Cincinnati he defends many points. And it should be remembered that defends crowns after imposing itself in the edition of the tournament last year.
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After the good start in Ohio, now Sabalenka will see the faces against Emma Raducanu. The British also had a placid premiere with Danilovic (6-3,6-2). Whoever wins from the two could see the faces against Jessica Bouzas in the round of 16, as long as the Spaniard Venza in her match against Towsend
