The world No. 1 has now won her last 16 breakers in a row after a grueling 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (5) victory over the Brit.

The WTA Player Council member highlighted a lack of communication between players and Grand Slams, speaking after her opening match in Cincinnati.

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka fought through a three-hour battle to hold off an inspired Emma Raducanu 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 7-6 (7/5) ...