Aryna Sabalenka reaches the US Open final by defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets on Thursday, setting up a championship clash with Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka wins with a decisive performance, backed by aggressive play.
Both outlets describe the match as one-sided. Yahoo Sports reports Sabalenka controls rallies with powerful groundstrokes while Pegula is unable to stem the momentum. The Japan Times adds a specific scoreline of 7-5, 6-2 and notes that the match is played on Arthur Ashe Stadium. It also says Sabalenka has previously beaten Pegula there in 2024 and 2025.
Context around Sabalenka’s run is also emphasized. Yahoo Sports says her goal is a rare US Open three-peat and that only Chris Evert and Serena Williams have won three straight US Open titles in the women’s event. With the final against Rybakina set, Sabalenka seeks to continue a streak that has included repeat victories over Pegula.
