Sabalenka Energized by Young Fan's Support in Dominant Victory.

Tennis US Open

Sabalenka Energized by Young Fan's Support in Dominant Victory.

Aryna Sabalenka showcased her US Open title hopes with a strong second-round victory over Lucia Bronzetti, inspired by a "mini-me" fan in the crowd.

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka, last year's US Open runner-up, defeated Italy’s Bronzetti 6-3 6-1 in just 61 minutes.

After the match, she met a young fan dressed as Sabalenka, complete with a temporary tiger tattoo.

"It was so cute to see my mini-me on the big screen," Sabalenka said. "It’s motivating to inspire the younger generation. It was a truly adorable moment."