Sabalenka vs Azarenka

Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka, both two-time Australian Open champions, are set to face off in the quarter-finals of the WTA Washington Open. Azarenka secured her place by defeating China's Wang Yafan in a tough match lasting nearly three hours, while Sabalenka, the top seed, looks to capitalize on her favorable 4-1 head-to-head record against Azarenka. Both players are using this tournament to regain form after shoulder injuries forced them to withdraw from Wimbledon. Azarenka emphasized the importance of this match to gauge her performance, while Sabalenka expressed eagerness to compete against a familiar rival. They are the only two seeded players remaining in the women's draw, with their match scheduled for Friday, serving as a crucial preparation step ahead of the US Open.