Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula, reaches US Open final

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals.

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In the US Open semifinals, Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula with scores 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. This was a difficult match that lasted three sets. Sabalenka is the defending champion and now she can win the US Open two times in a row.

The last woman to do this was Serena Williams from 2012 to 2014. The match was played inside because of wind and rain. Sabalenka hit 43 winners while Pegula hit only 21.

Pegula played very well in the first and third sets with only three mistakes in each set. But in the second set, she made nine mistakes. Sabalenka saved four important break points in the final set.

She has been working on her serve since 2022 and it helped her win.

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