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  "id": 6333806,
  "title": "Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sabalenka-holds-off-noskova-to-keep-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T21:37:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/09/sabalenka-holds-off-noskova-to-keep-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Sabalenka survives Noskova test to reach US Open semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sabalenka-survives-noskova-test-to-reach-us-open-semis-6312812",
        "published": "2026-09-08T18:24:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Sabalenka survives Noskova test to reach US Open semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sabalenka-survives-noskova-test-to-reach-us-open-semis",
        "published": "2026-09-08T18:26:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Aryna Sabalenka beats Linda Noskova to reach US Open semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/aryna-sabalenka-beats-linda-noskova-to-reach-us-open-semifinals",
        "published": "2026-09-08T19:48:19.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Sabalenka stays alive at US Open by telling herself 'the match is over'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sabalenka-stays-alive-at-us-open-by-telling-herself-the-match-is-over",
        "published": "2026-09-08T20:59:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova highlights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/aryna-sabalenka-vs-linda-noskova-highlights",
        "published": "2026-09-08T21:31:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova highlights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/aryna-sabalenka-vs-linda-noskova-highlights-6336219",
        "published": "2026-09-08T21:31:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sabalenka-holds-off-noskova-to-keep-us-open-three-peat-bid-alive-6336917",
        "published": "2026-09-08T21:37:26.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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