SportsPublished: 11 September 2026 at 08:09

Sabalenka defeats Pegula to reach US Open final against Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to book her spot in the US Open final, where she will face Elena Rybakina.

Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the US Open final after defeating American Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semifinal round.

The match was tightly contested in the opening set, but Sabalenka pulled away in the second set to comfortably secure her place in the championship match.

A rematch with history

Waiting for her in the final is Elena Rybakina, the player who previously took the world No. 1 ranking away from Sabalenka. Their meeting in the final therefore carries extra significance, given their past rivalry at the top of the rankings.

The final represents a major test for both players as they compete for one of tennis's most prestigious titles.

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