2nd seed Sabalenka defeats Hon, advances to face Bronzetti in US Open second round.

2nd seed Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champ, won her US Open first-round match against Australian qualifier Priscilla Hon, 6-3, 6-3. Sabalenka secured her 40th win of the season and will face Italy's Lucia Bronzetti in the second round. France's Clara Burel made a comeback to beat Sloane Stephens and will face former No.1 Victoria Azarenka in the next round.

August 27, 2024
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