American Jessica Pegula falls to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in US Open semifinal

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the U.S. Open semifinals, securing her spot in the final. Sabalenka utilized a strong second set, overwhelming Pegula with 29 winners to reach her goal of playing outstanding tennis. She will face either Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff on Saturday, with a victory potentially making her the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive U.S. Open titles.

• Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the U.S. Open women’s singles semifinal.
• Sabalenka will advance to the final to face the winner of Elena Rybakina vs. Coco Gauff.
• A win would make Sabalenka the first woman since Serena Williams to win three consecutive U.S. Open titles.
• Sabalenka hit 29 winners compared to Pegula’s 12.
• Sabalenka has won 19 consecutive matches at the U.S. Open.
• Elena Rybakina will replace Sabalenka as the women’s tennis World No. 1 next week.