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Sabalenka reaches US Open final, eyes rare hardcourt three-peat
Aryna Sabalenka won her semifinal match at the US Open.
She beat Jessica Pegula in two sets.
The score was 7-5 and 6-2.
This means Sabalenka reached the final for the fourth straight hardcourt major.
She has also reached eight hardcourt Grand Slam finals in a row.
Sabalenka said her season had been difficult and that she badly wanted to get back on track.
She feels strong and confident now.
On Saturday, she will try to win the US Open for another time in a row.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach the US Open final.
The world number one has reached four consecutive hardcourt major championship matches.
Sabalenka is seeking a rare three-peat after winning the US Open last year and Australian Open in 2023.
She said she was desperate to recover from a difficult middle part of the season.
Sabalenka will play the US Open final on Saturday, aiming to win the tournament again.
- Who
- World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula.
- What
- Sabalenka reached the US Open final with a straight-sets semifinal victory.
- Where
- The match took place at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.
- When
- The semifinal was played on Thursday, with the final scheduled for Saturday.
- Why
- Sabalenka wants to regain control of her season and win the US Open again.
Key facts
- Semifinal result
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.
- Tournament
- US Open
- Final date
- Saturday
- Sabalenka ranking
- World number one
- Recent title history
- She won the US Open last year and the Australian Open in 2023.
- Hardcourt streak
- She has reached eight consecutive hardcourt Grand Slam finals.
- Previous meeting
- Pegula defeated Sabalenka in their most recent meeting, three months earlier in Berlin.
Quotes
Aryna Sabalenka
World number one tennis player and US Open finalist
“I just love New York. I love being here, and I love the energy of the city. I think that's what drives me. That's what really inspires me and pushes me to keep going.”
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“I was super desperate. I lost a tough match on grass against Jess, and I wasn't really performing well in the middle part of the season.”
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