In Cincinnati, Aryna Sabalenka dominated the competition, winning her sixth WTA 1000 title without dropping a set all week. She defeated world No 1 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals (6-3, 6-3) and clinched the championship by beating Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5, marking her 15th career title victory.

Sabalenka had experienced a rough patch since the French Open, but she appears to be back on track now. She reclaimed the second spot in the world rankings, a position previously held by Coco Gauff, who was ousted in her opening match by Yulia Putintseva.

At the press conference, Sabalenka expressed her joy at securing her second title of 2024 and reflected on her journey back to form after an injury setback earlier in the year.

The Belarusian acknowledged that maintaining a calm and confident mindset on the court has been key to her recent success. She emphasized the importance of staying composed and resilient in all circumstances, regardless of the match’s outcome.

As she gears up for the upcoming US Open, Sabalenka will be aiming to improve on her runner-up finish from last year and potentially secure her third Grand Slam title, this time outside of Australia.