Jessica Pegula reaches the semi-finals at the US Open for the third consecutive year after beating her opponent in the quarter-final. With the win, Pegula advances to the last four and sets up a repeat matchup against Aryna Sabalenka.
Both outlets identify the semi-final as a rematch between Pegula and Sabalenka, following Pegula’s latest quarter-final performance. The Japan Times adds that the quarter-final victory is Pegula’s 50th win of the season, providing additional context on her form and overall record. Channel NewsAsia focuses on the significance of the third successive US Open semi-final appearance and the upcoming Sabalenka rematch.