Sabalenka defeats Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run at the US Open by defeating fellow top‑seeded Jessica Pegula 7‑5, 6‑2 in the semi‑final on Thursday night. The Belarusian, who entered the match as the two‑time defending champion, recorded 29 winners to Pegula’s 12, turning a tight opening set into a decisive victory that marked her 19th consecutive win at Flushing Meadows.

The win propels Sabalenka one step closer to a third straight title, extending her winning streak at the tournament to an impressive 19 matches. With the final still to come, she will face either Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff on Saturday, depending on the outcome of the other semi‑final.

Sabalenka’s performance underscores her continued supremacy on hard courts, as she remains the player to beat in the current US Open draw. The championship match will determine whether she can finally secure a third consecutive Grand Slam title.