Aryna Sabalenka on brink of US Open trifecta after blitzing Jessica Pegula
Aryna Sabalenka’s grip on the US Open showed no sign of weakening on Thursday night as the two-time defending champion swept past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to move one win from a third straight title.
TL;DR
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the US Open semifinals.
- Sabalenka is now one win away from her third consecutive US Open title.
- She recorded her 19th consecutive victory at Flushing Meadows.
- Pegula acknowledged Sabalenka's exceptional play, stating she "played insane."
- The match marked the first time the top four women’s seeds reached the US Open semifinals since 1975.
- Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff in the final.
- Despite potentially losing her world No. 1 ranking, Sabalenka stated she "don’t care" and is focused on the final.