Aryna Sabalenka showed an impressive performance in the quarterfinals of the Mubadala City DC Open in Washington, defeating Victoria Azarenka with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka dominated the match with an 8-1 lead in aces and a strong performance on Azarenka’s second serve, winning 81.8 percent of the points.
In the upcoming semifinals, Sabalenka will face off against Marie Bouzkova from the Czech Republic. Bouzkova secured her spot in the semifinals by defeating Robin Montgomery from Washington with a score of 6-3, 6-1. Bouzkova impressively converted all five of her break opportunities and saved four out of five break points on her serve.
The other semifinal match will feature Caroline Dolehide from the United States against Paula Badosa from Spain. Dolehide emerged victorious in an intense match against Amanda Anisimova, winning with a score of 7-6 (5), 6-1. On the other hand, Badosa had to rally to beat Emma Raducanu from Great Britain with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-4.
The stage is set for an exciting semifinal round, with players showcasing their skills and determination to advance to the final of the Mubadala City DC Open. Tennis fans can look forward to thrilling matches as the competition heats up in Washington. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting tournament.