For a second year, Aryna Sabalenka further shattered the American dream to the United States.
A year after winning the US Open final against Pegula in 2024, Sabalenka once again eliminated the local favorite on Thursday evening, this time in the semi-finals.
Sabalenka overcome in the first round to triumph in three sets of 4-6, 6-3 and 6-4. Sabalenka needed 2 hours and 05 minutes to overcome Pegula on Thursday.
Broken twice and limited to 65 % points earned on its service in the first round, Sabalenka has regained control of its weapon of choice for the following two rounds.
She concluded her match with three service breaks, against two for Pegula.
Sabalenka stands up at the right time
After a start to the match without real shine, Sabalenka opened the machine at the right time to take control of the meeting in the first round. In the sixth game, Sabalenka took advantage of his third broken ball to offer himself the service of Pegula.
This opportune break seemed to be able to lead Sabalenka to an advance of 5-2, but she had trouble in her game in the service. Sabalenka lost three points in a row, which led to a service break from Pegula to bring everyone back to equal service.
Pegula retained her next service and quickly charged the world No. 1 for her lack of discipline. As she had done two games earlier, Pegula was successful in return of service and she broke Sabalenka for a second time in order to go to the Channel service.
The American did not give the slightest hope to Sabalenka and she won her four points in the service to crown a thrust of four games won immediately.
Sabalenka has resumed its pace as the real world No. 1 that it is in the second round. After a good game at the game entry service, Sabalenka broke Pegula to possibly take orders 3-0.
This time, the rest of the Channel was played without a hook for Sabalenka, who has lost only four points in the service to his last three parts of the Channel.
Then in the third round, a break from the first game was enough for Sabalenka to spin towards victory.
Sabalenka escaped two match balls before finally triumphing in the third opportunity.
