World No.1 Sabalenka Nears Historic Third Consecutive US Open Crown

Aryna Sabalenka, the current world number one, advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 US Open after a dramatic win over Czech qualifier Linda Noskova. The match unfolded with Sabalenka taking the first set in a 7-6 tiebreak after an early break, while Noskova answered by securing the second set 6-3 thanks to a crucial double fault from Sabalenka. In the final set, the contest escalated to another tiebreak with both players missing chances to break again. Sabalenka pulled ahead 6-3, Noskova fought back to 5-6, and Sabalenka finished the match with a clean ace, moving her within one match of a third back‑to‑back US Open championship – a feat achieved only by a handful of women in the Open Era.