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Aryna Sabalenka def. Taylor Townsend — Round of 16, US Open 2026

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US Open 2026

Grand SlamHardNew York, USA

Played6 Sep 2026

Rounds
  1. R128
  2. R64
  3. R32
  4. R16
  5. QF
  6. Semifinal
  7. Final

🇧🇾ranked WTA number 1 going into this drawWon

Aryna Sabalenka seeded 1 6 6

🇺🇸ranked WTA number 95 going into this draw

Taylor Townsend 4 3

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What this match is worth

Points earned

Sabalenka +430Townsend +240

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What decided it

  • Sabalenka broke 7 times from 14 chances, Townsend 4 from 6
  • Townsend won 21% behind her second serve, Sabalenka 31%