Top four seeds reach US Open semi-finals for first time since 1975

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Top four seeds reach US Open semi-finals for first time since 1975
Summary

Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina have secured spots in the US Open women's singles semi-finals. This milestone marks the first time since 1975 that the top four seeds have reached the final four at this tournament. By reaching this stage, second-seeded Elena Rybakina is set to claim the world number one ranking. This shift in the standings will end Aryna Sabalenka’s 99-week streak at the top of the rankings, which is expected to take effect this coming Monday. The four players now prepare to contest the semi-final matches to determine who advances to the championship round.

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  • Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina reach the US Open semi-finals.
  • The top four seeds have not all reached the semi-finals at this tournament since 1975.
  • Elena Rybakina will become the new world number one this Monday.
  • The new ranking ends Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week tenure as world number one.
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  • 10:54 AMBBC NewsUS Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff & Elena Rybakina make up historic semi-final line-up - BBC
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For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.

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