US Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka moves on to quarterfinals with straight-sets victory over Taylor Townsend
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What happened
Townsend had the crowd on her side at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but was ultimately no match for the top-ranked women's player.
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