Updated On: 03 September, 2023 09:36 AM IST | New York | mid-day online correspondent
US Open: Kasatkina played near-flawless tennis to take a set and 5-1 lead, displaying her touch with precise placement on defence

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns a shot against Clara Burel of France during their Women`s Singles Third Round match on Day Six of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Pic/AFP
The No.2 seed Aryna Sabalenka kept alive her hunt for the World No.1 ranking with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Clara Burel to book her place in the 2023 US Open fourth round.
The Australian Open champion will take over the top place if she matches the performance of No.1 seed Iga Swiatek this fortnight, which means Swiatek must now win her fourth-round match against Jelena Ostapenko to keep it. Sabalenka will next face Daria Kasatkina, who advanced past Greet Minnen in straight sets.