World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka showcased a dominant performance, defeating American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the U.S. Open semifinals to advance to the final. After a tightly contested first set where Sabalenka found another gear, she unleashed a barrage of 29 winners to Pegula’s 12, turning the second set into a commanding display of her best tennis. “I was so desperate for the win, I wanted it badly,” Sabalenka stated, expressing her elation at securing her spot in Saturday’s championship match. This victory extends her remarkable U.S. Open winning streak to 19 matches, and she now stands on the cusp of becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to claim three consecutive U.S. Open titles, a feat that would solidify her legacy even as Elena Rybakina prepares to take the World No. 1 ranking next week.
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