Sabalenka Survives Potapova Scare to Reach Australian Open Fourth Round

Aryna Sabalenka US Open 2026

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to reach the fourth round of Australian Open 2026 after a hard-fought 7-6(4), 7-6(7) win over Anastasia Potapova at Rod Laver Arena.

The four-time major champion was pushed to her limits in a two-hour, two-minute contest, saving four set points in the second-set tiebreak. Sabalenka praised Potapova’s aggressive play and her own resilience in a match filled with momentum swings.

Extending her eight-match winning streak in 2026, Sabalenka now faces Canada’s Victoria Mboko, her first seeded opponent of the tournament, as she continues her quest for another Melbourne crown.

Sahir Usman

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