Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina reach the US Open women's singles final

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set to meet in the US Open final on Saturday. Sabalenka earned her spot by beating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semifinals, marking her fourth consecutive appearance in the championship match at Flushing Meadows. Regardless of the outcome, Elena Rybakina will take over the No. 1 ranking, becoming the first player from Kazakhstan to hold the position. Sabalenka, who has held the top spot for 99 weeks, is seeking her fifth Grand Slam title and a third straight championship in New York. The two players have split their previous two Grand Slam final meetings, with Sabalenka holding a 10-7 advantage in their overall head-to-head record.

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