Sabalenka Survives Scare, Advances at Cincinnati Masters

World number one Aryna Sabalenka narrowly avoided an early exit at the Cincinnati Masters, needing six match points to defeat Talia Gibson on Sunday. The victory secures her place in the third round of the tournament.

Sabalenka, who won the Cincinnati title in 2024, is aiming for a strong performance to build momentum heading into the US Open. This year's tournament has already seen other top contenders face challenges, with Novak Djokovic exiting due to heat illness and Sloane Stephens delivering a notable upset win.