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Sabalenka advances to US Open final after dominant win over Pegula
Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka has secured a spot in the US Open final with a commanding 7-5, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula. The win puts Sabalenka within striking distance of an unprecedented third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam.
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Sabalenka's clinical performance at Flushing Meadows on Thursday saw her overwhelm Pegula in straight sets, establishing early dominance that Pegula could not overcome. The second-seeded Belarusian was in complete control throughout the semifinal encounter, dictating play with her powerful baseline game and breaking serve multiple times in each set.
Should Sabalenka triumph in the final, she would become only the third player in the Open Era to capture three successive US Open titles, joining an elite group in tennis history. Her two previous championships at the tournament came in 2023 and 2024, establishing her as the dominant force on the American hardcourts.
The 26-year-old's path to the final has showcased the aggressive, attacking tennis that has made her one of the sport's most formidable competitors. Her serve and power game proved too much for Pegula, who struggled to find consistent answers to Sabalenka's relentless assault from the baseline.
Sabalenka will now await her opponent in Sunday's final, having positioned herself to make history on one of tennis's biggest stages.