US Open final awaits Sabalenka after straight-sets victory

Aryna Sabalenka secured a place in the US Open final on September 10, 2026, by defeating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in New York.

The Belarusian player fired 29 winners compared to 12 from her American opponent on the hard court. “I have no complaints, I am very happy that I managed to show this level of tennis,” Sabalenka said.

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Pursuit of a third straight championship in New York

This outcome stretched her unbeaten run at the tournament to 19 consecutive matches dating back to the 2023 final. She targets a third consecutive title in the event. Lifting the trophy would match the streak achieved by Serena Williams from 2012 to 2014.

Pegula is from Buffalo.

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Sabalenka dismantled Pegula’s resistance and asserted complete command across the court after securing the critical service break in the second set by returning a 77 mph second delivery with a forehand strike clocked at 90 mph. The American missed an opportunity to claim the opening set while serving at 6-5.

Tournament decider and the battle for top ranking

Sabalenka will contest the championship against Elena Rybakina or Coco Gauff in the final. Rybakina will take over the top spot in the women’s rankings in the upcoming update after her rival held the position for 99 consecutive weeks. The tournament brought all four top seeds to the semifinals for the first time since 1975.

Pegula slammed her racket onto the surface after missing a net volley in the final set.