Sabalenka makes quick work of US Open second round

NEW YORK (AP): Aryna Sabalenka arrived at the US Open struggling for form and facing the prospect of losing the world No. 1 ranking. Now, she is through to the third round looking every bit a contender for a third straight title. The top-seeded Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in just 53 minutes on Wednesday night, delivering a power-hitting performance that suggested her recent struggles may be behind her.