Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev Advance at the US Open

## Sabalenka Cruises into Round of 16 Aryna Sabalenka, the second seed at the US Open, displayed her dominance on Wednesday, dispatching Clara Burel 6-0, 6-2 in just over an hour. The Belarusian powerhouse fired 22 winners and converted four break points to secure a convincing victory. ## Zverev Battles Past Nishioka Alexander Zverev, the men's fifth seed, faced a tougher challenge against qualifier Yoshihito Nishioka but ultimately prevailed 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. The German star rallied after dropping the opening set, showcasing his resilience and determination. ## Quarterfinal Prospects Sabalenka will face No. 23 seed Elise Mertens in the fourth round, while Zverev will take on Lloyd Harris. Both players are well-positioned to advance to the quarterfinals and challenge for the title. ## Tournament Overview The US Open is the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year. It is played on hard courts at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The tournament features the world's top tennis players competing for the prestigious title. ## Additional Highlights * Third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas also advanced to the round of 16 with a straight-sets victory over Adrian Mannarino. * Women's top seed Ashleigh Barty withdrew from the tournament due to an injury. * No. 16 seed Karen Khachanov pulled off an upset, defeating seventh seed Casper Ruud in five sets. For more updates and match highlights, visit the official US Open website.