Iga Swiatek put on notice before US Open as Navratilova makes Sabalenka statement

Martina Navratilova believes Aryna Sabalenka will have a crucial advantage over Iga Swiatek in the race to win this year’s US Open. The two players are the biggest favourites to lift the trophy at Flushing Meadows and will meet in the final if everything goes to plan.

They are on opposing sides of the draw and will both start against players who went through qualifying last week. Sabalenka will face Priscilla Hon in her opening match, while Swiatek will go up against lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova.

Assessing their chances of US Open glory, Navratilova told the WTA website that Sabalenka is the only player with the ability to overpower Swiatek.