The American praised the Kazakh's level, who made it to the US Open final and highlighted her main strength: "You can never see what she is feeling."
The American praised the Kazakh's level, who made it to the US Open final and highlighted her main strength: "You can never see what she is feeling."
The new world number one will face the Belarusian in the US Open final after coming back against Gauff.
The Kazakh player triumphed over the American in a very closely contested match that was decided by small details and will play her first final at the US Open, where she will be looking for her third Grand Slam.
The Belarusian showed her highest level in many months to surpass Pegula and fight for a new Grand Slam... and she let loose her joy and relief shortly after.
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?