Sabalenka defeated qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-2, 6-2 in just 62 minutes, while Rybakina rallied from 4-2 down in the second set to oust Arantxa Rus 6-3, 6-4.
Sinner is just four wins away from gaining the top spot in the ATP Rankings. In case he reaches the final or the current number one Novak Djokovic does not make it to the title clash, Sinner will make history by becoming the first-ever Italian world number one after the tournament.
Under the canopy of Court Suzanne Lenglen, the Greek defeated a tenacious Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-2, 6-7(2), 6-4 in a match that lasted for two hours and 45 minutes.
Tvesa Malik fired an eagle on her way to a fine round of 5-under 67 in the third round of the Amundi German Masters. Tvesa, a multiple winner on India's Women's Pro Tour, recorded her first international win on the Sunshine Ladies Tour in South Africa at the SuperSport Ladies Challenge in Fe
Diksha Dagar slipped to T-35 in the third round after a round 2-over 74 at the South African Women's Open. Diksha (73-70-74) is now 1-over and tied 35th for at the par-72 Erinvale Country and Golf Estate
The World No.2 defeated Poland's Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in a match that lasted for two hours and 9 minutes to book her place in the third round of the tournament.