Star player Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula to face No2 Elena Rybakina in her fourth consecutive US Open 2026 finalScroll down to read the full story.
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Sabalenka, Rybakina set up US Open 2026 final vs Jessica Pegula
Star player Aryna Sabalenka showcased a brilliant performance against Jessica Pegula, which helped her to take a victory and unlock the fourth consecutive final of the US Open.
The Belarusian star, who will lose her world No1 ranking to Elena Rybakina even if she wins the title, produced a dominant display in a 7-5, 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula at Arthur Ashe StadiumSabalenka has also beaten Pegula at the same venue during her US Open title runs in 2024 and 2025.
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Sabalenka books US Open final spot, awaits Rybakina-Gauff winner
Sabalenka is aiming to become only the third woman after Chris Evert and Serena Williams to win three consecutive US Open titlesShe hit 29 winners, including seven aces, and used her powerful groundstrokes to keep third-seeded Pegula under constant pressure.
However, now it’s time to see her rival in the finals of the US Open as the semifinal is scheduled between Rybakina and fourth-seeded Coco Gauff in Saturday’s title match.
After an impressive performance and a big victory, she reflected on it and said: “I’m super happy I was able to play such tennis.”
“I was so desperate to winI wanted it so badly,” she added.
Sabalenka overcomes Pegula to reach US Open final
Sabalenka and Pegula both served well in a close first setSabalenka struggled to make a breakthrough on Pegula’s serve and became frustrated at times.
The turning point came when Pegula served at 5-6She fell 0-40 down but saved one set pointHowever, Sabalenka won the next point with a strong return, and Pegula then hit a forehand into the net to give Sabalenka the first set.
Sabalenka continued her strong start in the second setShe put pressure on Pegula’s second serve and broke her to take a 3-1 lead after hitting a powerful forehand into the corner.
She ended the match with another break, hitting a strong forehand on match point.
The loss was another disappointment for Pegula against Sabalenka at a Grand SlamShe lost to the Belarusian in the 2024 US Open final and last year’s semi-final.
Sabalenka, 28, has not enjoyed the best results since winning titles at Indian Wells and Miami in MarchHer recent form has given Elena Rybakina a chance to take the world No1 ranking, which Sabalenka has held since October 2024.
Rybakina beats Gauff to set up US Open final against Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka will face No2 Elena Rybakina in the final of the US Open 2026, after her brilliant performance against Coco Gauff in the semi-finalShe lost the first round as her rival got an impressive start at the beginning of the match 3-0.
After the first-round setback, she backed her confidence and started showcasing her good gameplay in the matchShe created trouble for her opponent in the matchWith this dominant performance, she registered a victory in the second round 6-4.
She continued her dominance in the third round as well, with her attacking game-play in the final roundShe put pressure on her rival, with impressive confidenceHer excellence and outstanding skills led her to a third round victory 6-4 to qualify for the finals of the tournament to face Aryna Sabalenka.
