Sabalenka edges Noskova in three tiebreak sets, keeps alive bid for third straight US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka reached the 2026 US Open semi-finals, beating reigning Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(10-7). Sabalenka trailed 4-2 in the deciding set before winning three straight games, then sealed the tiebreak with a second-serve ace. Two wins from a third consecutive US Open title — last achieved by Serena Williams, 2012–14.