Aryna Sabalenka hits back at ‘miserable haters’ in successful start to US Open title defence

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka made a successful start to her US Open title defence with a routine first-round victory. The Belarusian player used the occasion to address her critics, telling 'miserable haters' to get on with their own lives. Sabalenka is seeking to retain the US Open title she won in the previous year's edition of the tournament.