Aryna Sabalenka advances to US Open semi-finals after beating Linda Noskova
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka secured a spot in the US Open semi-finals after a three-set victory over Linda Noskova at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match ended 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) in favor of the two-time defending champion. Sabalenka overcame a third-set deficit and a tie-break disadvantage to extend her winning streak at Flushing Meadows to 19 matches. Noskova, the sixth seed and current Wimbledon winner, recorded 46 winners during the contest but fell short against the top-seeded player. Sabalenka remains in contention for a third consecutive US Open title, a feat only achieved by Chris Evert and Serena Williams. The victory also maintains her pursuit of a first grand slam title this calendar year.
- •Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) at the US Open.
- •The win marks the 19th consecutive victory for Sabalenka at Flushing Meadows.
- •Linda Noskova hit 46 winners compared to 42 for Sabalenka in the quarter-final match.
- •Sabalenka finished the match with a second-serve ace in the deciding tie-break.
- •Elena Rybakina could overtake Sabalenka for the world number one ranking depending on her next match.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka edges Noskova, keeps US Open treble bid alive
- 10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka pushed all the way by Noskova in thrilling US Open clash
- 7:07 PMBBC News — US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka fights back against Linda Noskova to keep title defence alive - bbc.com
"Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.Tiafoe dominated the fourth set, and when Michelsen responded Tiafoe refused to fold, battling back to force the decider and reaching the semi-finals in Flushing Meadows for the third time in five years.
"Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was pushed to the limit by Linda Noskova before battling through to the semi-finals of the US Open. The two-time defending champion needed a deciding-set tie-break to overcome Wimbledon winner Noskova 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7).
"Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 11:55 PMSabalenka edges Noskova, keeps US Open treble bid alive
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova on Tuesday and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final.Tiafoe dominated the fourth set, and when Michelsen responded Tiafoe refused to fold, battling back to force the decider and reaching the semi-finals in Flushing Meadows for the third time in five years.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:18 PMSabalenka pushed all the way by Noskova in thrilling US Open clash
Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was pushed to the limit by Linda Noskova before battling through to the semi-finals of the US Open. The two-time defending champion needed a deciding-set tie-break to overcome Wimbledon winner Noskova 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7).
- BBC NewsSep 8, 2026, 7:07 PMUS Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka fights back against Linda Noskova to keep title defence alive - bbc.com
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
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