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Sabalenka Reaches US Open Final as Alcaraz–Djokovic, Sinner–Auger-Aliassime Set for Semis

Her victory puts her one win from back-to-back crowns, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams in 2014.

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Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 4, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning her semi final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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After winning twice on tour already this year, Félix Auger-Aliassime is taking aim at his third title of 2025.

Overview

  • World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat No. 4 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, striking 43 winners and saving all four break points she faced in the final set.
  • The defending champion will play for the title on Saturday against either Naomi Osaka or Amanda Anisimova.
  • Sabalenka is into her third straight US Open final and can become the first woman to defend the title at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams’ 2012–14 run.
  • In Friday’s men’s semifinals, Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz after saying he aims to “mess up” expectations of an Alcaraz–Jannik Sinner final, with Alcaraz entering in dominant form.
  • Top seed Jannik Sinner, the reigning champion, meets Felix Auger-Aliassime as a strong favorite while riding a 26-match unbeaten run at hard-court majors.