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Sabalenka defeats Pegula to secure place in US Open final
Al Jazeera reports Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the final to face Elena Rybakina.
The short version
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets to reach the US Open final.[Al Jazeera]
- Elena Rybakina rallied past Coco Gauff in three sets to earn the other spot in the championship match.[Al Jazeera]
- Rybakina's run guarantees she will surpass Sabalenka as the world number one in the rankings.[Al Jazeera]
- Sabalenka enters the title match attempting to win her third consecutive US Open championship.[Al Jazeera]
Key facts
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in straight sets to advance to the US Open final.[Al Jazeera]
- Elena Rybakina came back from a set down to beat Coco Gauff in three sets.[Al Jazeera]
- Elena Rybakina's tournament run guarantees she will displace Aryna Sabalenka as the world number one.[Al Jazeera]
- Aryna Sabalenka is seeking to become only the third woman to capture three consecutive US Open titles.[Al Jazeera]
Sources
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