Although there was a hint of doubt in the air after the hometown favorite, Jessica Pegula, snagged the first set with a late break of serve, Sabalenka clawed her way back into the match to reach her third major final of the 2025 season, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

NEW YORK -- Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was simply too good for Jessica Pegula yet again, winning their US Open semifinal 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday night in a rematch of last year's final.