{
  "id": 6683674,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T01:36:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/two-time-defending-champion-sabalenka-powers-past-pegula-into-us-open-final-1.500670479"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open final after defeating third seed Jessica Pegula in straight sets. The Belarusian player secured a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, solidifying her path to the championship match on Saturday. Sabalenka, who has won three consecutive US Open titles, showcased her dominant service game and powerful groundstrokes to overpower Pegula. The Russian second seed Elena Rybakina or fourth seed Coco Gauff will face Sabalenka in the final, depending on the outcome of their semi-final match.",
  "summary": "Two time defending champion Sabalenka powers past Pegula into US Open final",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}