Aryna Sabalenka advances to US Open final after defeating Jessica Pegula

Aryna Sabalenka moved into the US Open championship match on Thursday, September 10, after securing a straight-sets victory against Jessica Pegula at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sabalenka claimed the semifinal match with scores of 7-5 and 6-2. The Belarusian athlete now seeks her third consecutive U.S. Open title. Her opponent for the final, scheduled for Saturday, September 12, will be determined by the outcome of the match between Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff. The event drew a significant crowd of high-profile attendees, including Michelle Obama, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, and Deborah Roberts. Other notable figures observed at the venue included Robin Roberts, Wanda Sykes, Rami Malek, and Jordan Chiles, continuing a trend of celebrity attendance at the tournament throughout the week.

• 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Michelle Obama, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb and More Attend the US Open Women’s Semifinals