Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says she is “a better player and person” than the one who lost to Leylah Fernandez four years ago as they prepare for a re-run of their 2021 semifinal. Sabalenka overcame a spirited challenge from unseeded Russian Polina Kudermetova to advance to the third round in New York on Wednesday. READ: Leylah Fernandez advances to US Open third round World number one Sabalenka edged a tense first set in the Arthur Ashe night session before putting away Kudermetova 7-6 (7/4), 6-2. The win sent Sabalenka through to a first meeting with Canadian 31st seed […]... Keep on reading: US Open: Aryna Sabalenka eyes revenge vs Leylah Fernandez