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Aryna Sabalenka Edges Linda Noskova to Keep Alive Hopes of a 3rd Straight US Open Title
Sabalenka kept alive her bid for a third straight U.S. Open title and reached the semifinals for the sixth consecutive year.
On Tuesday, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, reaching her sixth straight US Open semifinal.
Seeking a third consecutive US Open title, Sabalenka relied on efficient serving to overcome the Czech Republic's Noskova, who won her first major title at the All England Club.
Noskova challenged the two-time defending champion with 18 aces throughout the quarterfinal; despite the Czech player's momentum and a 5-2 lead in the second set, Sabalenka secured victory in the third-set tiebreak.
Following Tuesday's victory, Sabalenka advances to the semifinals to face the winner of an all-American quarterfinal, remaining two victories from a historic three-peat in New York.
The tournament continues through the week at Flushing Meadows as top seeds compete for championship spots, with Sabalenka's path to the title depending on outcomes of remaining quarterfinal matches at the Open.
The local big star was able to defeat the Spanish for the first time in quarterfinals and Frances Tiafoe will be measured in semifinals of the tournament.