Aryna Sabalenka, Victoria Mboko escape trouble, advance in Melbourne
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Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus subdued a stubborn Anastasia Potapova of Austria 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) in the third round of the Australian Open on Friday.
Sabalenka has now reached the round of 16 for six consecutive years has taken 23 of her last 24 matches in Melbourne.
After exchanging early breaks in the first set, Potapova staved off three set points again