
Aryna Sabalenka secured her spot in the U.S. Open final for the second consecutive year after defeating Emma Navarro in a hard-fought semifinal match. The No. 2-seeded Sabalenka, known for her aggressive style of play, clinched a 6-3, 7-6 (2) victory over the 13th-seeded Navarro on Thursday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, fell short in last year's U.S. Open final against Coco Gauff but showed her determination to go one step further this time. Despite facing an American opponent once again, Sabalenka managed to maintain her composure and control the match, only facing resistance from Navarro in the second set.