Fighting to stay No 1 - Sabalenka's US Open mission
Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.
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Notable Quotes
"Absolutely. These tough lessons are definitely going to make me way, way stronger and working even harder."
— Aryna Sabalenka , Athlete
"I work on my mental side of the game. I've been trying to reset my mind and to come back stronger."
— Aryna Sabalenka , Athlete
Key People
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who was defeated by Andreeva in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Coco Gauff is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and the youngest player to reach the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.
Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player and the 2022 Wimbledon champion.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
Sara Bejlek is a Czech professional tennis player and ranked 35th in the world.
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Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.
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