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Aryna Sabalenka advances to US Open semi-finals after beating Linda Noskova

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka advances to US Open semi-finals after beating Linda Noskova

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka pushed all the way by Noskova in thrilling US Open clash

What they're saying

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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).
— Yahoo Sports

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