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Sabalenka Advances to Italian Open Quarterfinals After Saving Set Point in Dramatic Tiebreak

The world No. 1 defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 7-6(8) to extend her WTA 1000 win streak to 15 matches and secure a clash with Zheng Qinwen.

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Aryna Sabalenka reacts after winning her match against Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk. Photo: Reuters

Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka overcame Marta Kostyuk in a two-hour battle, saving 12 break points and a set point in a tense second-set tiebreak.
  • The win marks Sabalenka's 15th consecutive victory at WTA 1000 events, further solidifying her dominance this season.
  • She will face Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals, holding a perfect 6-0 record against the eighth seed, including wins in major finals and recent tournaments.
  • Sabalenka has reached six finals in 2025, tying a modern-era record for most finals before Roland Garros, with the chance to make a seventh in Rome.
  • She is the first player since 2015 to reach the quarterfinals of Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, and Rome in a single season.