{
  "id": 6838677,
  "title": "Rybakina Set up Blockbuster Final with Sabalenka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/rybakina-set-up-blockbuster-final-with-sabalenka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:47:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/12/rybakina-set-up-blockbuster-final-with-sabalenka/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elena Rybakina upset second-seeded Coco Gauff in the US Open semi-final, setting up a high-profile final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Rybakina, the Australian Open champion, defeated Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a grueling match. Gauff, who absorbed relentless pressure, admitted that she remained focused and positive throughout the gruelling match. Rybakina capitalized on Gauff's errors and gained control in the second set, breaking Gauff in the final game to claim victory. Sabalenka, who defeated Jessica Pegula in the other semi-final, relied on her power to beat Pegula 7-5, 6-2 and move a step closer to a rare three-peat at Flushing Meadows. Sabalenka said: \"I feel confident and mentally and physically really strong right now.\"",
  "summary": "American hearts were broken as Elena Rybakina silenced Coco Gauff and the New York crowd to set up a blockbuster US Open final against Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Jessica Pegula",
  "key_points": [
    "Elena Rybakina defeats Coco Gauff in US Open semi-final",
    "Aryna Sabalenka wins other semi-final against Jessica Pegula",
    "Rybakina and Sabalenka set up blockbuster final"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rybakina's upset win over Gauff sets up a title defense showdown against Sabalenka, who is seeking a rare three-peat at Flushing Meadows and appears mentally and physically strong.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}