Sabalenka Stuns Noskova to Reach US Open Semifinal, Keeping Title Dream Alive Four‑time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied from a 4‑2 deficit to win 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 against Linda Noskova at the US Open, securing a spot in the semi‑finals and extending her unbroken streak at the tournament to 19 straight wins. The victory also keeps her at the top of the rankings, while the match fuels her ambition of a historic three‑peat. Aryna Sabalenka, the four‑time Grand Slam singles champion who holds two titles each at the Australian Open and the US Open, stunned the tennis world in New York by pulling herself back from the brink of defeat in a gripping three‑set showdown against Linda Noskova. The 28‑year‑old found herself trailing 4‑2 in the third set and down 2‑0 in the deciding tie‑break before rallying to win 7‑6 (7‑1) 3‑6 7‑6 (10‑7). This victory marked Sabalenka's 19th consecutive win at the US Open, extending a flawless run that began at the 2023 final. She also became the first woman since Serena Williams in 2016 to reach six consecutive semi‑finals at Flushing Meadows, cementing her place among the sport's greats. The match was a roller‑coaster of emotions.Sabalenka opened strongly with a break in Noskova's opening service game and rose to a 5‑2 advantage, only to hit a double‑fault and lose the set. In the second set, she squandered three break points, fell behind 4‑2, and was faced with another double‑fault.Yet her resolve did not waver; she dispatched the final three games of the set to even the score at 5‑5 and swatted the tie‑break to take the decisively 10‑point margin that now stands as her 10th successive tie‑break win at the US Open. Hormonal and physical fatigue seemed to take their toll on both players, but Sabalenka's confidence surged after breaking Noskova's rhythm.With her renowned power and fearless serve, she claimed a nerveless second‑serve ace to seal the match. Beyond the on‑court drama, the win secured Sabalenka's spot at the forefront of the WTA rankings, though she admitted that her real ambition would be a historic three‑peat of the US Open-a feat she considers "very special." Even if Elena Rybakina won the next match and overtook her at No. 1, Sabalenka expressed that she would be content to win the title. She added that she is delighted to now have a genuine shot at a fourth consecutive final, facing the third‑seeded American Jessica Pegula. Pegula's journey to the semi‑finals was equally eventful. The American, who has previously finished runner‑up in New York for two straight years, pushed Emma Navarro to three sets before nearly falting.She struggled with four service breaks in her first set, yet fought back in the third to edge out a 6‑3 victory despite trailing 3‑1 in the second. The win kept her hope of becoming world number one alive, provided Elena Rybakina does not reach the semi‑finals. Sabalenka's performance brings her into a league of her own on hard courts.While the top seed was unable to replicate her early‑season hard‑court dominance - won titles in Brisbane, Indian Wells, and Miami - she has now returned to her best form. The 11‑match winning stretch at Grand Slam tournaments that Noskova enjoyed ended as she fell to Sabalenka, a reminder that the competition at the highest level is unforgiving.And as anticipation builds for their anticipated clash in 2026, the Seattle‑based pair's friendship and rivalry will be watched closely by tennis enthusiasts across the globe. The US Open is shaping up to be another spectacular showcase of tennis drama, with Sabalenka, Pegula, and Rybakina all pulling at the heart‑strings of fans and proving that the game is as much a mental battle as it is a physical one.Fans can expect more back‑and‑forth action and perhaps another December treat for those hoping to see a new champion claim the coveted trophy in a historic three‑peat fashion