Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka thought she had lost her US Open crown before leaving herself "speechless" as she battled back to beat Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka fought back from behind to secure her place in the US Open semi-finals, overcoming Linda Noskova in a thrilling three-set match. The two-time defending champion, who had been trailing 4-2 in the third set and 2-0 in the tie-break, ultimately won 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7). This victory marked Sabalenka's 19th consecutive win at the tournament, and she becomes the first woman since Serena Williams in 2016 to reach six straight semi-finals at Flushing Meadows.
The win also helps her maintain her world number one ranking, though it will be taken from her if Elena Rybakina defeats Zheng Qinwen in the final. Sabalenka expressed her happiness at having a chance to secure a three-peat, despite being far from the goal. Jessica Pegula, the American third seed, put on a strong performance, defeating Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, setting up a potential showdown with Sabalenka for the title.
Written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
