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  "id": 6683654,
  "title": "Two-time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/two-time-defending-champion-sabalenka-powers-past-pegula-into-us-open-6683654",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T01:10:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/11/two-time-defending-champion-sabalenka-powers-past-pegula-into-us-open-final"
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  "account": "Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open final after thrashing American third seed Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2, on Thursday. The 28-year-old, who previously won the tournament in 2024 and 2025, dominated both in serving and groundstrokes, smashing a total of seven aces and 29 winners. Sabalenka will face either Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff, the victor of Wednesday's other semi-final match, in the championship clash scheduled for Saturday. The Belarusian expressed her elation and determination, stating she was \"super happy\" with her performance and \"wanted it so badly.\"",
  "summary": "Top seed Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the final with a straight sets demolition of American third seed Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.",
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        "title": "Two-time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final",
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        "title": "Two-time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/two-time-defending-champion-sabalenka-powers-past-pegula-into-us-open-6684044",
        "published": "2026-09-11T01:10:25.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Two-time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/two-time-defending-champion-sabalenka-powers-past-pegula-into-us-open-6683674",
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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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