Sabalenka shows fighting spirit to deny Noskova and reach US Open semis
It seemed for some time that Aryna Sabalenka would be consumed by the rage and anxiety that has smothered her for so much of the year. At 2-2 in the final set of her brutal quarter-final against Linda Noskova, a second double fault of the game damned Sabalenka to a 0-40 deficit. She instantly fell to her knees, bowed her head and screamed. She soon trailed 2-4 in the set.
TL;DR
- Aryna Sabalenka overcame a deficit in the final set to defeat Linda Noskova in the US Open quarter-finals.
- Sabalenka's win keeps her in contention for the world No. 1 ranking and a potential third consecutive US Open title.
- The match featured a high level of serving and aggressive baseline play from both competitors.
- Noskova's performance, reaching the quarter-finals and competing strongly against the world No. 1, signals her potential.
- The outcome of the tournament will determine if Elena Rybakina, Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, or Jessica Pegula finish as world No. 1.