Sabalenka Edges Pegula, Nears Williams' US Open Record in Semifinal Thriller

Thursday - 04/09/2025 22:00

Aryna Sabalenka won against Jessica Pegula in the U.S. Open semifinal. The match score was 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Sabalenka is one win away from Serena Williams' record. She will face Amanda Anisimova or Naomi Osaka in the final. Sabalenka aims for her third Grand Slam hard court title. She was runner-up at the Australian and French Opens.

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula in semi-final, inches closer to huge Serena Williams record

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Aryna Sabalenka went one step closer towards successfully defending her US Open title by defeating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Thursday night's semifinal match.Sabalenka, seeded No. 1, is now one win away from achieving a milestone last accomplished by Serena Williams, who won three consecutive titles at Flushing Meadows from 2012 to 2014.The championship match on Saturday will see Sabalenka face either No. 8 Amanda Anisimova or No. 23 Naomi Osaka.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!This semifinal proved more competitive than their previous encounter in last year's final, where Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam hard court title in straight sets.
Sabalenka's 2023 Grand Slam journey includes finishing as runner-up to Madison Keys at the Australian Open and to Coco Gauff at the French Open. She also reached the Wimbledon semifinals before losing to Anisimova.The match concluded on Sabalenka's third match point, following two unsuccessful attempts. She celebrated the victory by leaning back, extending her arms, and letting out a scream.

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