Top four seeds reach US Open semi-finals in rare historic milestone
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The US Open women’s singles tournament has reached a historic milestone with the top four seeds advancing to the semi-finals. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Coco Gauff secured their places in the final four after navigating three-set matches. This grouping represents the first time since 1975 that the top four seeds have reached the US Open semi-finals and the first time at any Grand Slam event since Wimbledon in 2009. Top seed Sabalenka is scheduled to face Pegula in the first semi-final, while second seed Rybakina plays fourth seed Gauff. The event also confirms a ranking shift, as Rybakina will take over the world number one position on Monday, ending the 99-week reign of Sabalenka. Pegula remains the only semi-finalist currently seeking her first Grand Slam title.
- •The top four seeds reached the US Open semi-finals for the first time since 1975.
- •Aryna Sabalenka faces Jessica Pegula in the first semi-final match.
- •Elena Rybakina will become the new world number one on Monday.
- •Coco Gauff competes against Elena Rybakina in the second semi-final match.
- 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
- 10:54 AMBBC Sport — Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
"For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 11:43 AMTop four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 10:54 AMTop four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
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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