Sabalenka One Win Away From Third Consecutive US Open Crown

In a decisive semifinal, Aryna Sabalenka dispatched Jessica Pegula with a 7-5, 6-2 scoreline, securing her place in the final of the 2026 US Open. Sabalenka’s relentless forehand and clutch serving in key moments left Pegula unable to recover. A win in the final would make Sabalenka the first woman since Chris Evert and Serena Williams to claim three straight US Open titles.