Aryna Sabalenka qualified for the quarterfinals of the hard court tennis tournament in Miami (USA), BNR reported.
The Belarusian number 1 seed won 6-4, 6-4 over 2024 champion Danielle Collins.
Sabalenka made three breaks to the American's one and closed out the match on her third chance after 80 minutes.
The Belarusian has won five of her five matches against Collins and will next face Qingwen Zhang.
The Chinese number 9 seed eliminated Ashlyn Kruger of the United States 6-2, 7-6 (3) in 90 minutes.