Aryna Sabalenka advances to U.S. Open semifinals after defeating Linda Noskova

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7) in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 8, 2026. After falling behind by a break in the third set, the two-time defending champion recovered to win in a final-set tiebreak. The match spanned three sets and required Sabalenka to secure a second-serve ace to finalize the result. This victory secures Sabalenka a spot in her sixth consecutive U.S. Open semifinal. She is scheduled to face either Jessica Pegula or Emma Navarro in the next round. The win also keeps Sabalenka in contention for the year-end No. 1 ranking, a position currently targeted by Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula.

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