Two-time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stayed on course for a third consecutive US Open crown on Thursday, storming into the final with a straight sets demolition of American third seed Jessica Pegula.Sabalenka will face the winner of Thursday's other semi-final between second seed Elena Rybakina or fourth seed Coco Gauff -- who beat Sabalenka in the 2023 final.
Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open final as she crushed American third seed Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This victory secures Sabalenka's third consecutive US Open title, following her wins in 2024 and 2025. The 28-year-old player showcased a dominant service game and powerful groundstrokes to overpower Pegula.
Should Sabalenka triumph over either Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff in the final, she will join Chris Evert and Serena Williams as the only women to achieve three straight US Open titles. Sabalenka expressed her joy and determination, stating, "I'm super happy I was able to play such tennis. I wanted it so badly."
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