Rybakina rallies to beat Gauff, book US Open final with Sabalenka
In Saturday's final Elena Rybakina will try to deal another blow to Aryana Sabalenka, having knocked her out of the number one world ranking just by reaching the semi-finals.
Elena Rybakina staged an incredible comeback to defeat Coco Gauff in the US Open semifinals, securing a place in the championship final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The Ukrainian rallied from a set down, defeating Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Rybakina expressed her desire to improve her game, particularly her serving skills, ahead of her clash with Sabalenka.
Gauff had taken an early lead in the first set, but Rybakina responded with an early break in the second set, eventually taking a 4-1 advantage. Gauff fought back with a break in the ninth game, making the score 4-3, but she double-faulted at 15-40, giving Rybakina two set points. The Ukrainian then capitalized on Gauff's mistake, winning the match in a closely-fought third set.
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- Rybakina rallies to beat Gauff, book US Open final with Sabalenka nst.com.my
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