Aryna Sabalenka thanks Billie Jean King after Australian Open win
It's Sabalenka's first title.
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Ashleigh Barty is into her sixth final of the season, besting Angelique Kerber 6-2, 7-5 to reach the Western & Southern Open championship.
No sweat
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 21, 2021
World No. 1 @ashbarty is off to a flyer, blazing past Kerber in the opening set 6-2.#CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/i2yBWdwqGX
The world No. 1 notched 12 aces on Saturday, cruising to victory in one hour and 14 minutes. Barty has yet to drop a set in Cincinnati, marching to Sunday’s final in top form.
The winner of the semifinal matchup between No.5 Karolina Pliskova and wildcard Jil Teichmann awaits Barty in Sunday’s championship.
It's Sabalenka's first title.
Instead, she'll set her sights on the doubles bracket.
Pegula is the last American woman standing.
Both lost in straight sets.