Aryna Sabalenka Makes Stunning Comeback to Reach US Open Final

Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the final of the US Open, the fourth Grand Slam of the year, in a brave comeback after losing in the match against the American Madison Keys by 6-0 and 5-3.

Sabalenka had a weak start to the match and was seen at some point in the first set arguing with his team who were in the stands.

The Belarusian, after the beating that Keys gave her in the first set, He complained to his coaches about flaws he apparently found with the rackets he played with.

From her expressions and movements, the Belarusian seemed to complain about the tension of the racket and her displeasure even earned her a call for attention from the chair umpire.

Sabalenka, in the midst of her anger, starred in a curious scene when he received a racket from the stands from his team which she seemed to feel most comfortable with.

She did not carry the racket in the briefcase she took to the court, but rather it was in the stands guarded by her team as if it were their secret weapon.

The Belarusian, who will be number one in the world from next Monday, after 6-0 5-3 He managed to break the serve of his rival who could not defend the serve game that would have meant winning the match. and advance to the final.

That second set ended in a tie-break that Sabalenka won, extending the match to the final third set.

The last round was won by Sabalenka after losing 4 to 3 with a break down. The final set had to be broken in the so-called super tie-break that was won by a score of 10-5.

That way Sabalenka made a brave and hard-fought comeback in a match that was finally decided in her favor by 0-6, 7-6, 7-6.

The future number one in the world will face in the final of the tournament, this Saturday, the American Cori “Coco” Gauff who defeated, on Thursday, in the other semifinal of the tournament the Czech Karolina Muchova in two sets 6-4 and 7-5.

Gauff, 19, will seek to win her first Grand Slam while Sabalenka, 25, will try to win her second title in this type of tournament after being champion at this year’s Australian Open.

2023-09-08 11:36:42
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