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Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, began her US Open title defence by beating Camila Osorio in straight sets. She won 6-2, 6-4, saying she tries to focus only on the present, not past results. Sabalenka's world No 1 ranking remains in jeopardy, as she has not appeared in a final for four months.
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