World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka edged Emma Raducanu in a dramatic third-round clash at the Cincinnati Open on Monday, winning 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) after more than three hours of high-intensity tennis. The match, played in front of a packed centre court, featured two tense tiebreaks, a marathon 13-deuce game in the deciding set, and a display of relentless baseline exchanges from both players. Sabalenka's victory not only secured her place in the last 16 but also extended her record-breaking run of tiebreak wins in the 2025 season.
