Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive
Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova in a match tiebreak to reach a sixth straight semi-final at Flushing Meadows.
Two-time US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka narrowly secured a spot in the semi-finals of the prestigious tournament on Tuesday, defeating Czech Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a grueling three-set match. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, saw Sabalenka rally in the final set with a tiebreaker win, sealing her place in the semi-finals.
Sabalenka, who has now won 18 straight matches at Flushing Meadows, expressed her exhaustion but excitement following the intense battle. The victory was her first win over a top-10 player since March, marking her fourth title of 2026. Sabalenka's win will set her up for a clash with the winner of the all-American quarter-final between Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro.
Meanwhile, men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces a tough test against American Ben Shelton, who is aiming to end a 23-year Grand Slam title drought for Americans.
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