No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, the runner-up at last year's US Open, dominated her quarterfinal match against Qinwen Zheng on Tuesday night, advancing to the semifinals at Flushing Meadows for the fourth consecutive year. Sabalenka, who defeated Zheng with a score of 6-1, 6-2, showcased her powerful performance in front of tennis legend Roger Federer, who was in attendance at the US Open for the first time since his retirement.
The victory sets up a semifinal clash between Sabalenka and Emma Navarro. Sabalenka, a 26-year-old player from Belarus, is aiming to achieve a rare feat by winning both the Australian Open and US Open titles in the same year, a feat last accomplished by Angelique Kerber in 2016.
