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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina advance to women's US Open final
The Guardian reports Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina won semi-finals to set up a championship match.
The short version
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach her third consecutive US Open final.[The Guardian]
- Elena Rybakina rallied past Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to secure the opposing spot in the championship.[The Guardian]
- Sabalenka is seeking a third consecutive title, though Rybakina's tournament results will end Sabalenka's world number one ranking on Monday.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2, to earn a spot in the US Open final.[The Guardian]
- Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the final against Sabalenka.[The Guardian]
- Sabalenka's 99-week stretch as the world number one player will conclude when the rankings update on Monday.[The Guardian]
- Sabalenka is attempting to join Chris Evert and Serena Williams as the only women to capture three consecutive US Open championships.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- The winner of the upcoming final between Sabalenka and Rybakina has yet to be determined.[The Guardian · The Guardian]
Sources
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