Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka won a tough match against Linda Noskova to reach the US Open semi-finals. She came back from behind in the final set and is trying to defend her US Open title for the third time in a row.Key Facts
- Sabalenka beat Noskova in three sets, after being behind 4-2 in the third set and 2-0 in the tie-break.
- This is Sabalenka’s 19th straight win at the US Open; she has not lost since the 2023 final.
- She is the first woman since Serena Williams in 2016 to reach six straight US Open semi-finals.
- Sabalenka still holds the world number one ranking but may lose it soon if Elena Rybakina wins her next match.
- Next, Sabalenka will play against either Jessica Pegula or Emma Navarro.
- Sabalenka showed strong mental focus despite previous struggles with her emotions in matches.
- Noskova had more winners and fewer mistakes but lost after saving seven of nine break points.
- Sabalenka remains undefeated in US Open quarter-finals over six tries.
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