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Sabalenka Advances to US Open Final Against Rybakina

Extending an Open Era mark of eight straight hard‑court major finals, Sabalenka now faces Elena Rybakina with the latter set to become WTA No. 1

Overview

  • Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7–5, 6–2, converting a late first‑set break and then dominating the second set to secure her spot in the final.
  • The win sends Sabalenka to her fourth straight US Open final as she seeks a third consecutive New York title.
  • Her run now spans eight consecutive Grand Slam finals on hard courts, the most in the Open Era and a new high for the surface.
  • Elena Rybakina reached the other final by beating Coco Gauff 3–6, 6–4, 6–4 and will move to WTA No. 1 when the rankings are updated.
  • Sabalenka leads Pegula 10–4 in their head‑to‑head, praised the crowd after the match, and now prepares for a rematch of the 2024 US Open final that completes her recent streak of dominance.