Aryna Sabalenka, the star of Belarusian tennis, secured her place in the fourth consecutive US Open final with a decisive victory over Jessica Pegula and is now just one step away from etching her name in the history of women's tennis. The defending champion achieved this success with a score of 7-5, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium and is preparing for the final match against Elena Rybakina.
Sabalenka: From despair to victory
Sabalenka, who came in as the top-ranked player, faced some instability at the start of the match but managed to turn the game in her favor with seven aces and 29 winners. With her power and precision, she put Pegula under pressure from the baseline and ultimately finished the match with an unreturnable shot.
Pegula, who lost in last year's final, was able to put Sabalenka under pressure at moments during the match, but Sabalenka's reactions to her mistakes and her broken racket showed how much she craved this victory. However, this Belarusian champion continued with a strong and confident performance, taking control of the match with powerful shots.
Sabalenka's victory not only avenged her semifinal loss to Pegula at the Berlin tournament but also earned her the respect of the New York crowd. She smiled at the fans and said, "I know you wanted her to win, but thank you for respecting me."
Rybakina in the next final
In another match, Elena Rybakina delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach her third Grand Slam final. Gauff started strong and took the lead in the first set, but Rybakina, with calmness and focus, quickly gained control of the match and ultimately reached the final with her victory. This result means that for the first time since 2006, no American woman has reached a Grand Slam final.
