Aryna Sabalenka is wearing 127.14 carats of colorful gemstones at the US Open. Here’s what her stunning jewelry collection could be worth.

Of all the things that might interrupt a US Open match, a spectator smoking m***juana in the stands would definitely rank among the more unlikely culprits. And yet, that is apparently exactly what happened during Aryna Sabalenka‘s third-round match on Friday.

Sabalenka had an earlier exchange with a reporter during her first post-match press conference this week when she was asked about how she maintains her energy for the event. Sabalenka defeated Polina 6-1, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and will face Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round of the U.S. Open.

Aryna Sabalenka faces Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round of the 2026 US Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium, but fans watching the match may notice something unusual when her name appears on the scoreboard: there is no Belarusian flag next to it.

Townsend had the crowd on her side at Arthur Ashe Stadium, but was ultimately no match for the top-ranked women's player.

US Open round of 16 play resumes with two defending champions back on court, plus full TV and streaming details for every match.

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka emulates Serena Williams by overcoming Taylor Townsend to reach a sixth straight US Open quarter-final.

Tras sufrir con la efectividad de su saque al comienzo, la bicampeona defensora Aryna Sabalenka, arrolló el domingo Taylor Townsend para alcanzar los cuartos de final del Abierto de Estados Unidos.