NEW YORK – Aryna Sabalenka stormed past Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday to keep her bid for a rare U.S. Open three-peat on track, booking a championship showdown with Elena Rybakina.
Sabalenka was simply unstoppable in a 7-5, 6-2 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she beat Pegula en route to U.S. Open victories in 2024 and 2025.
Rybakina battled back to beat 2023 champion Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
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