# Sabalenka beats Pegula to set up Rybakina epic in US Open final

https://mins.news/en/item/54059

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-11 04:56 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/11/sabalenka-beats-pegula-to-set-up-rybakina-epic-in-us-open-final?traffic_source=rss

> Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach the US Open final and keep her bid for a third consecutive title alive. She will face Elena Rybakina, who came back to beat Coco Gauff and will take over as world No. 1 after reaching the final.

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