Aryna Sabalenka

The Belarusian returns to the final in New York after defeating a tenacious but unconvincing Pegula for the third consecutive year: only one match separates her from another Grand Slam.

Anton Dubrov has been training Aryna Sabalenka since the 2020 season. Few know her better than he does, and none are more aware of the tennis evolution she has undergone over time.

Mark Knowles, coach of the American player, provides an analysis of what the match against Sabalenka will be like early this morning. What does his player need to do to defeat the top favorite?

We delve deeply into what to expect from the two women's semifinal matches of the US Open 2026, where Pegula and Gauff will look to surprise Sabalenka and Rybakina.

The American is thinking about her semifinal match with Aryna Sabalenka after overcoming a tough battle against Navarro in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open.

The Czech player, who had a break advantage in the third set, succumbed to the Belarusian in the quarterfinals of the US Open.
 

The Belarusian struggled to defeat the combative Noskova, even being a break down in the third set, but assured that this match "gives me a boost of energy and motivation."

Sablenka was on the brink of elimination and losing the number one spot, but she managed to neutralize her own mistakes and Noskova's good performance to reach the semifinals of the US Open.