Sabalenka debuted with a triumph and remains firm in defense of the title in the US Open

Sometimes, in tennis, as in life, the only important thing is to win. Because winning can represent more than a triumph: for many it is a sign of relief; For others one step towards illusion. And even the best in the world, those that usually capture the interest of the public and burst the stadiums for the expectation behind them, understand that you cannot always have a perfect day and that at that time its entire resource palette must emerge to reach the great objective: victory.

Aryna Sabalenka (1st), the racket that dominates the women’s circuit for some time, needed to put the overall to overcome its debut in the US Open. With trade, several winning shots and a pinch of luck, won his first round duel against Rebeka Masarova (109th) by 7-5 and 6-1 in 1h21m.

During the first set, it was not easy to unlock the encounter or find the formula to neutralize an opponent launched into the attack, who looked for the lines and took the initiative at all times. That, in addition, he complicated it with the service in the first Games and did not go back to a step before the bombings that came from the other side of the network. No. 1 perspired, and too much to be the beginning of his defense of the title.

Although in the second he could take advantage of the tiredness of the Switzerland, the one born in Minsk 27 years ago had previously managed to recover from a 4-2 disadvantage in the first partial, taking many risks and capitalizing on an incredible smash Masarova failed.

From then on, Sabalenka released and connected more Winners What not forced errors. On the other hand, the 109th world was mentally collapsed: at the beginning of the second set, two balls for 1-1 and delivered its serve with two double consecutive faults. It was the beginning of the end, since from there it fell into minced.

Now, the Belarusian will have a few days to recharge energies, rest and return to the Arthur Ashe next Wednesday with more impetus: there the wait Kudermetova (64th), who advanced from round without major problems after the retirement of Nuria Plipters.

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