India, Sept. 8 -- Aryna Sabalenka's bid for a third straight US Open title enters another interesting chapter when the world No. 1 takes on Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows on September 8, Tuesday. The clash brings together two of the biggest hitters left in the women's draw, with Sabalenka arriving without dropping a set and Noskova riding the confidence of her breakthrough Grand Slam season.

Sabalenka has looked comfortable in New York as she chases a third consecutive US Open crown. The defending champion reached the quarterfinals by beating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 in the fourth round. It was not completely straightforward, but Sabalenka found another gear when it mattered, winning the final f...