Coco Gauff's US Open run ended in the semifinals after a thrilling three-set defeat by Elena Rybakina, who will now face top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final. Sabalenka advanced by beating Jessica Pegula.
In a dramatic US Open semifinal, No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina defeated No. 4 seed Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Despite Gauff winning the first set and having strong crowd support, Rybakina, who will become the new world No. 1, rallied to secure her spot in the final. Rybakina will now face top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced to her fourth straight US Open final by overcoming No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2. Sabalenka, aiming for her third consecutive US Open title and extending her tournament winning streak to 19 matches, is set for a highly anticipated clash with Rybakina. The two finalists have a significant rivalry, having met 17 times on the WTA Tour, with recent major titles split between them. The women's final is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
