US Open tennis 2026 women’s semi-finals: Sabalenka v Pegula, Gauff v Rybakina – live

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No matter which way you sort it, we should have a fun final on our hands.

Sabalenka v Gauff: a rematch of the 2023 US Open final, the 2025 French Open final and this year’s Miami Open final. Sabalenka has never beaten Gauff in a grand slam final.

Sabalenka v Rybakina: the former No 1 v the new No 1. Arguably the tour’s two best hardcourt players.

Pegula v Gauff: an All-American battle of former doubles partners (they climbed to the world No 1 spot as a pair) who are even at 5-5 in singles matchups.

Pegula v Rybakina: a chance for the American to finally break through at a grand slam, and a chance for the Kazakhstani to leave New York with more than just a new top ranking.