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American Jessica Pegula falls to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in US Open semifinal
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Key Points:
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated No. 3 Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the U.S. Open women's singles semifinal, moving closer to a third consecutive title.
- Sabalenka dominated the second set with aggressive play, hitting 29 winners compared to Pegula's 12, showcasing her best tennis of the tournament.
- She will face either No. 2 Elena Rybakina or No. 4 Coco Gauff in Saturday's final, aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-14) to win three straight U.S. Open titles.
- Despite Rybakina set to overtake her as world No. 1 next week, Sabalenka expressed no issue with ceding the ranking after her strong performance.
- Sabalenka emphasized her determination to win, reflecting on her desperation and satisfaction with her performance in the semifinal.
