{
  "id": 6550879,
  "title": "US Open: Gauff fights back to see off Andreeva and set up blockbuster Rybakina clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/us-open-gauff-fights-back-to-see-off-andreeva-and-set-up-blockbuster",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-10T06:11:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/10/us-open-coco-gauff-fights-back-to-see-off-andreeva-and-set-up-blockbuster-rybakina-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to defeat Mirra Andreeva at the US Open, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash with world No 1 Elena Rybakina. Gauff lost the opening set 6-2, but twice escaped break points to win the third set 6-2. She credited the raucous home crowd for her inspiration. Meanwhile, Zheng Qinwen was defeated by Rybakina 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, marking a significant step in her rise through the rankings. Jessica Pegula advanced to her second major semi-final, facing defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. The top four women's seeds have now reached the semi-finals at a Grand Slam since Wimbledon in 2009. Alexander Zverev continued his strong year, reaching his second Grand Slam semi-final, where he will face Karen Khachanov. Khachanov advanced after Alexander Blockx retired due to upper-body pain. The women's and men's semi-final line-ups are set, with all semifinalists having spent significant time on court throughout the tournament.",
  "summary": "Coco Gauff staved off two match points to battle back from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva and tee up a blockbuster US Open semi-final against new world No 1 Elena Rybakina. Gauff had no answer as she lost the opening set 6-2 in just 26 minutes. She was then twice reeled in from a break up as Andreeva forced a tiebreak. Twice, the Russian set up match point, but Gauff ultimately prevailed in a…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "US Open: Gauff fights back to see off Andreeva and set up blockbuster Rybakina clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/us-open-gauff-fights-back-to-see-off-andreeva-and-set-up-blockbuster-6556267",
        "published": "2026-09-10T06:11:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Elena Rybakina takes top ranking, Gauff battles into US Open semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/elena-rybakina-takes-top-ranking-gauff-battles-into-us-open-semis",
        "published": "2026-09-10T06:46:31.000Z"
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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."
}