Bouzkova upsets Sabalenka, to face Badosa for Washington title

World number three Sabalenka, seeking her 15th career WTA crown, was ousted by the 26-year-old Czech 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the hardcourt tuneup for the US Open, which begins on August 26. "A lot of things happened with the rain delay," Bouzkova said. "Happy I was able to start really well in the third set and then just close it out. Playing quite well," she added. "I'm very pleased." After Sabalenka, of Belarus, smacked a backhand winner to break for a 2-1 lead in the final set, a storm arrived and forced the extended stoppage.