Sabalenka Edges Noskova in Three Sets, Eyes Historic US Open Three-Peat
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Summary
World number one Sabalenka survived a stern test from Czech sixth seed Noskova to advance to her sixth consecutive US Open semifinal, defeating her 2-1 in a nail-biting quarterfinal encounter on Tuesday . The Belarusian, seeking to become the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-2014) to win three consecutive US Open titles, now holds an 18-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows . With just two victories separating her from history, Sabalenka will next face American Jessica Pegula in the semifinals . Meanwhile, second-seeded Rybakina, who will overtake Sabalenka as the new world number one next week, battles American Coco Gauff in the other semifinal .
Key Points
- Sabalenka defeated Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(10/7) in a dramatic quarterfinal, recovering from 1-4 down in the third set tiebreak
- The 28-year-old Belarusian hit 18 aces and won her sixth consecutive US Open semifinal appearance, matching her consistent dominance since 2021
- Sabalenka is now just two wins away from completing a three-peat, which would equal Serena Williams' achievement from 2012-2014
- Her semifinal opponent Jessica Pegula has won two of their last three meetings, including the 2024 Berlin final 2-1
- Rybakina will become the new world number one next week if she reaches the final, potentially replacing Sabalenka's top ranking
Why It Matters
Sabalenka's victory reinforces her status as the dominant force in women's tennis, with her 18-match US Open winning streak demonstrating remarkable consistency at the sport's premier hard-court major . The prospect of a three-peat carries significant historical weight, as only two women in the Open Era have achieved three consecutive US Open titles, making this achievement a potential career-defining milestone .
Sabalenka's victory reinforces her status as the dominant force in women's tennis, with her 18-match US Open winning streak demonstrating remarkable consistency at the sport's premier hard-court major . The prospect of a three-peat carries significant historical weight, as only two women in the Open Era have achieved three consecutive US Open titles, making this achievement a potential career-defining milestone .