Sabalenka edges through in bid to win US Open, stay world number one
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What happened
Aryna Sabalenka is clinging on to her US Open title and the world number one spot after an unconvincing win over Taylor Townsend. The Belarusian battled through 6-4, 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium in a bizarre match which featured 11 breaks of serve from 19 games.
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