Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka needed just 54 minutes to rout China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 on Tuesday, coasting into the third round of the Cincinnati Open.

It was a dominant showing on all fronts for the Belarusian, who won 93.3% of her second-serve points and 80% of her second-return points. She lost just six points on her serve in eight games and didn't face a single break point.

"She's a tough opponent and to get this win in straight sets, under an hour, it's an insane result and I'm so happy to be through," Sabalenka said afterwards.

"I think I really trusted myself, I was going for my shots without overthinking, and I think that was the weapon of tonight's match. I'm super happy I was able to stay focused and to b...