Rybakina sets up blockbuster Sabalenka final at US Open
Soon-to-be world number one Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in a blockbuster US Open final between the tournament's top two seeds.
Elena Rybakina made a remarkable comeback against Coco Gauff, advancing past the fourth round at the US Open to face Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The upcoming showdown will mark the top two seeds clashing for the first time since Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka in 2013. Rybakina is set to overtake Sabalenka as the world number one when the rankings are updated on Monday.
Sabalenka recently defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to secure her place in the final, marking her third consecutive US Open title defence. The Belarusian has not lost in New York since her loss to Gauff in January's Australian Open final.
Sabalenka emphasized the significance of the match, stating, "I was super desperate." The 28-year-old has reached eight successive hard-court Grand Slam finals, breaking the Open era record. Her victory over Pegula solidifies her position as a formidable contender for the US Open title.
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