Reigning champion and world number one Aryna Sabalenka is heading to the US Open final after defeating Jessica Pegula with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. This victory marks Sabalenka’s third consecutive US Open final appearance. She will now face American Amanda Anisimova, who secured her spot by overcoming Japanese star Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match that went to three sets.
The Road to the Final
Sabalenka’s semi-final match was a hard-fought battle, with her opponent, Pegula, winning the first set. However, Sabalenka managed to regain her focus and momentum to win the next two sets and close out the match. She will be looking to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to successfully defend the US Open title. On the other side of the net, Anisimova, who is now in her second straight major final, is looking to continue her impressive run and avenge her Wimbledon semi-final loss to Sabalenka.
Awaiting a Wimbledon Rematch
Anisimova’s path to the final was equally dramatic, as she rallied from a set down to defeat Osaka. The American will now face Sabalenka in a rematch of their Wimbledon semi-final. Both players showed immense resilience in their respective semi-final victories, setting the stage for a highly anticipated final match.
