Sabalenka Advances to US Open Semifinals, Eyes Third Consecutive Title
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reaches the US Open 2026 semifinals, maintaining her bid for a third straight title after a thrilling match.
New York, September 9 (Udaipur Kiran) : World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has secured her place in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open women’s singles after a hard-fought victory over Linda Noskova, winning 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7). With this win, Sabalenka keeps alive her hopes of clinching the title for the third consecutive year.
The match began with Sabalenka taking an early lead, breaking Noskova and going up 5-2. However, Noskova responded fiercely, winning three consecutive games to level the score. The first set was decided in a tiebreak, where Sabalenka showcased her skills, ultimately taking it 7-1 after establishing a commanding 6-0 lead.
Noskova seized control in the second set, capitalizing on a double fault from Sabalenka to go ahead 4-2. She maintained her lead and closed the set 6-3, marking the first set Sabalenka lost in the tournament.
The final set proved to be the most thrilling. Noskova took a 4-2 lead, but Sabalenka fought back, saving three break points and equalizing at 4-4 after Noskova made a crucial forehand error. The match went into a decisive tiebreak, where Sabalenka initially led 2-0 and later 6-3. Noskova made a late comeback, narrowing the gap to 5-6, but Sabalenka sealed the match with an ace.
This victory marks Sabalenka’s sixth consecutive US Open semifinal appearance and her 15th semifinal at any Grand Slam event. She joins the ranks of Serena Williams as only the second woman to reach six straight US Open semifinals, a feat achieved by Williams from 2011 to 2016.
Having won the US Open in 2024 and 2025, Sabalenka is now just two victories away from claiming her third consecutive title.
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