Sabalenka roars loud in New York

The world number two advances to the final of the US Open 2024 after stopping a completely unleashed Emma Navarro.

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 6 Sep 2024 | 02.49
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Aryna Sabalenka qualifies for the final of the US Open 2024. Photo: Getty
Aryna Sabalenka qualifies for the final of the US Open 2024. Photo: Getty

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Aryna Sabalenka showed she knows how to suffer against Emma Navarro to finally achieve victory and advance to the final of the US Open 2024. The Belarusian secured the win against the American player with a score of 6-3, 7-6(2) in 1 hour and 33 minutes of a match filled with intense emotions, engaging the spectators in the fierce competition on the court. The world number two did what was necessary to avoid a potential third set and secure the win.

Amid initial doubts in serving for both Aryna and Emma, Sabalenka's power stood out as she unleashed each ball with maximum force. Navarro was equally determined. Despite receiving the initial setbacks, the American immediately fought back, showing remarkable aggression in her returns and with the strong support of the Arthur Ashe crowd, who clearly favored her. Inflicting damage with her topspin forehand against Sabalenka's backhand, approaching the net and dominating from the baseline, Emma seemed to float on the concrete of the US Open 2024.

While the American came close to leveling the score, the world number two managed to withstand her opponent's assaults to claim the first set of the semifinal. Finding a significant strategy with drop shots, Emma demonstrated her ability to endure long exchanges with Aryna, making her work hard to eventually add another winning shot to her tally.

Navarro doesn't give up, Sabalenka shows determination

Navarro's forced errors contrasted with Sabalenka's unforced errors, giving the American a slight breathing room to stay in the match as long as possible. Despite the pressure applied by Emma, Aryna remained steadfast, refusing to yield despite her opponent's impressive plays. Encouraged by the crowd, the American player continued to punish from the returns, this time facing a critical moment, breaking to make it 5-5 and staying very much alive in the battle for a spot in the final.

Sabalenka's double faults and Navarro's spectacular shots raised hopes for a third set, but the fate of the second set was sealed in the tiebreak. Although the initial advantage favored the American, Aryna unleashed her spirit to leave Emma with no chances, displaying her best tennis in that final stretch. Now, the Belarusian awaits her opponent for the ultimate showdown for the trophy of the US Open 2024.

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