The US Open semifinals feature a third consecutive clash between No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka, the two‑time defending champion, seeks her first major title of the year after a season of mixed results, while Pegula, the top‑ranked American, aims for revenge after losing to Sabalenka in the 2025 semifinal and 2024 final, keeping her major‑title hopes alive. Sabalenka has been exceptionally consistent at majors, reaching at least the quarterfinal stage at every Slam since Wimbledon 2021, with eight finals and four titles, including two US Open crowns. This marks her sixth straight semifinal in New York. Despite early‑season struggles at Canadian and Cincinnati, she entered New York with No. 1 ranking and limited momentum. Yet she has dominated in the tournament, losing only eight games in her first two matches and surviving a three‑set thriller against Linda Noskova. Pegula, meanwhile, has shown resilience, advancing past tough opponents and looking to capitalize on her experience against Sabalenka. The match promises high stakes, with both players motivated by history and title ambitions.

Key stats: Sabalenka’s career record vs. Pegula is 9‑4, and she holds a 6‑0 semifinal appearance streak at the US Open. Pegula’s victory would be her first major title.

The semifinal is slated for Thursday, with fans expecting a high‑intensity battle between the top‑ranked American and the defending champion.