Aryna Sabalenka once again showed why she's a force to be reckoned with at Flushing Meadows. On Thursday night, the top seed from Belarus battled through a tight three-setter, edging past American star Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to secure her spot in the US Open final.
The match was a rollercoaster 🎢 – Pegula grabbed the first set with aggressive groundstrokes, but Sabalenka bounced back, tightening her serve and unleashing thunderous winners. By the final set, it was a test of endurance and nerves, with Sabalenka finally sealing victory on her third match point.
With this win, Sabalenka moves one step closer to making history: back-to-back US Open titles, a feat not seen since Serena Williams' epic run from 2012 to 2014. She'll now await the winner of the Anisimova vs. Osaka clash for Saturday's finale.
This latest chapter in Sabalenka's season highlights her resilience. After narrowly missing out in three Grand Slam finals earlier this year – runner-up at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon – the defending champion refuses to let the streak slip.
As the crowd roared with every big serve and fierce baseline rally, Sabalenka let out a triumphant scream at match point, a raw moment of relief and pure champion energy. Now, the stage is set: can she keep the momentum and etch her name even deeper in the US Open record books? Stay tuned 🎾✨
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