Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Sabalenka Beats Pegula to Reach Fourth Straight US Open Final
Aryna Sabalenka played Jessica Pegula in a US Open semifinal.
Sabalenka won in two sets, 7-5 and 6-2.
The first set was close until Sabalenka broke Pegula late.
Sabalenka then took control of the second set with powerful shots and more breaks.
She hit seven aces and 29 winners during the match.
This win put her into a fourth straight US Open final, although one report described it as her third straight final.
Sabalenka has won the tournament for the past two years.
She is trying to win it for a third year in a row.
Reports identify Elena Rybakina as her opponent in Saturday’s final.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the 2026 US Open semifinal.
The Belarusian, a two-time defending champion, is pursuing a third consecutive US Open title.
Sabalenka broke Pegula in the 12th game to win a 43-minute opening set.
She added several breaks in the second set and finished with seven aces and 29 winners.
Sabalenka is set to face Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s final, according to reports identifying the other semifinal’s result.
- Who
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula; Elena Rybakina is identified as Sabalenka’s final opponent in the reports.
- What
- Sabalenka won the 2026 US Open women’s singles semifinal 7-5, 6-2.
- When
- Thursday, September 10, 2026; the final is scheduled for Saturday.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows, New York.
- Why
- Sabalenka advanced while pursuing a third consecutive US Open championship.
- Result
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.
- Tournament stage
- 2026 US Open women’s singles semifinal
- Title pursuit
- Sabalenka is seeking her third consecutive US Open title.
- Match statistics
- Seven aces, 29 winners and 20 unforced errors.
- First-set duration
- 43 minutes.
- Head-to-head record
- Sabalenka led Pegula 9-4 before the match.
- Ranking change
- Elena Rybakina became world No. 1 after ending Sabalenka’s reported 99-week reign at the top.
- Final-round discrepancy
- Most reports call this Sabalenka’s fourth straight US Open final, while one headline describes it as her third straight final.
Sources
US Open 2026: Sabalenka Storms Past Pegula To Reach Final in Bid For Three-Peat
Aryna Sabalenka beats home favourite Jessica Pegula in straight sets to reach fourth US Open final
US Open 2026: Sabalenka downs Pegula in a jiffy, sets up three-peat title clash with new world no. 1 Rybakina
