Against vondrousova

US Open: Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka dominated Cristina Bucsa 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the fifth consecutive year.

The win marks the fifth consecutive year that Sabalenka has made it to at least the quarterfinal round in Flushing Meadows, with her previous four trips resulting in semifinal appearances or better.

The 73-minute win also assures that Sabalenka will officially stay No. 1 in the world rankings after the tournament, regardless of any other results.