Aryna Sabalenka cruises past Jessica Pegula and into the U.S. Open final

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 U.S. Open women’s semifinals NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka is headed back to the U.S. Open final. After beating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 on a dank, heavy night in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Sabalenka is one win away from her third consecutive titl