Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off recent struggles ahead of US Open

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending US Open champion, is preparing for the upcoming US Open despite recent struggles in her form. Sabalenka has expressed confidence heading into the tournament where she will look to claim a third consecutive title. The US Open draw also features Carlos Alcaraz, who opens his title defense against Safiullin, though world number one Jannik Sinner is reportedly injured.