Sabalenka Advances Smoothly, Securing a Spot in Rome Open’s Last 16

Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion at 26, showcased her dominance on Sunday, breezing past Dayana Yastremska, aged 23, in straight sets with scores of 6-4, 6-2, to comfortably secure a place in the last 16 of the Rome Open.

This victory marked Sabalenka’s first triumph in four encounters against the Ukrainian player Yastremska, positioning her for a compelling matchup in the upcoming round against either Elina Svitolina or Anna Kalinskaya.

The Belarusian star displayed remarkable efficiency on the court, dispatching her opponent in a swift one hour and 28 minutes without dropping a single service game, asserting her control over the match from start to finish.

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Currently ranked second in the world, Sabalenka, while yet to clinch a title in Rome, has previously triumphed twice on the clay courts of Madrid. Her stellar performance in Rome suggests she is poised to replicate, if not surpass, her impressive run to the semi-finals in 2022.

Should Sabalenka advance further in the tournament, she stands the chance to claim her first clay-court title of the season, following her narrow defeat to world number one and primary rival Iga Swiatek in a thrilling final at Madrid.

As Sabalenka continues her quest for victory in Rome, her undeniable skill and determination position her as a formidable contender, poised to leave her mark on the tournament’s prestigious clay courts.