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What does 'straight sets' mean?
When a player wins a tennis match 'in straight sets', it means they won every set played without their opponent winning any. For example, Sabalenka won 6-2, 6-4, meaning she won the first set and then the second set, concluding the match without needing a third. It's often seen as a dominant performance.
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