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Sabalenka Powers Toward US Open Three-Peat
12 Sep
Summary
- Aryna Sabalenka aims for a third consecutive US Open title.
- Elena Rybakina will face Sabalenka in the final.
- Sabalenka dominated Jessica Pegula in the semifinals.
Aryna Sabalenka is on a path to achieve a historic third consecutive US Open championship, demonstrating formidable play in her semifinal victory over Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka's dominant performance saw her win 7-5, 6-2, and she expressed a strong desire to win the title.
The No. 1 player, who has held the top ranking for 99 consecutive weeks, will face No. 2 Elena Rybakina in the final. Rybakina advanced by defeating Coco Gauff in a hard-fought three-set match, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Rybakina is scheduled to officially take over the No. 1 WTA ranking on Monday, a position she earned through consistent performance, including a win over Sabalenka earlier this season. Despite losing the top ranking, Sabalenka's focus remains on securing the US Open trophy, a feat not achieved since Serena Williams.
Sabalenka's semifinal performance was marked by 29 winners compared to Pegula's 12. She has an impressive 19-match winning streak at the US Open. The top four seeds reaching the semifinals signifies a strong field of competitors at this year's tournament.
