Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Belarus

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Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka defeated Czech player Linda Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) in the quarterfinals. After trailing 4-2 in the third set, Sabalenka rallied to win with a second-serve ace. This victory marks her sixth consecutive semifinal appearance at the US Open.

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