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  "title": "Rybakina beats Gauff to book US Open final against Sabalenka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/rybakina-beats-gauff-to-book-us-open-final-against-sabalenka-6702390",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T04:08:36.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/us-open-aryna-sabalenka-elena-rybakina-final/107143572"
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  "account": "Elena Rybakina secured her place in the US Open final by defeating Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. She will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the match, which is scheduled for Sunday morning. Sabalenka, who eliminated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2, is seeking a third consecutive title in New York. Sabalenka dominated the match, hitting 29 winners and seven aces, and closed it out with an unreturnable shot deep in the American's court. Pegula, the third seed and 2024 runner-up, struggled with errors in the second set, allowing Sabalenka to capitalize on her mistakes.",
  "summary": "Elena Rybakina overpowers Coco Gauff in a fierce US Open semifinal to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.",
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