Aryna Sabalenka came from behind to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets, reaching the US Open semi-finals and keeping her bid for a third consecutive title alive.
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Key facts
- Aryna Sabalenka beat Linda Noskova in three sets in the US Open quarter-final.
- The win keeps Sabalenka's bid for a third successive US Open title alive.
- Noskova, the sixth seed, is the reigning Wimbledon champion.
- The result retains Sabalenka's world No 1 status for at least one more day, according to Sky Sports.
- Sabalenka advances to the semi-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka kept her hopes of a third successive US Open title alive, coming from behind to beat Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a three-set quarter-final.
The BBC reported that Sabalenka battled back to overcome the sixth seed and advance to the semi-finals.
Sky Sports called the match an absorbing quarter-final, noting that the result retains Sabalenka’s status as world No 1 for at least one more day.
Al Jazeera framed the outcome as Sabalenka holding off Noskova to keep alive her hopes of a third straight US Open crown.
Noskova arrived at the quarter-final as the reigning Wimbledon champion and pushed the world No 1 to three sets before falling short.
With the victory, Sabalenka moves into the semi-finals as she continues her pursuit of a third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows.
Why it matters
Sabalenka is chasing a third consecutive US Open title, having come through a three-set contest against the reigning Wimbledon champion to reach the semi-finals.
Frequently asked questions
Did Aryna Sabalenka win her US Open quarter-final?
Yes. Sabalenka beat Linda Noskova in three sets to reach the semi-finals, according to the BBC, Sky Sports and Al Jazeera.
Who is Linda Noskova?
Noskova is the sixth seed and the reigning Wimbledon champion, who took Sabalenka to three sets before losing.
What is Sabalenka trying to achieve at this US Open?
She is aiming for a third successive US Open title, and this win keeps that bid alive by advancing her to the semi-finals.
Timeline
- Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive
Al Jazeera: Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.
- Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive
BBC Sport: Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
- Sabalenka survives Noskova battle to keep US Open three-peat bid alive
Sky Sports News: Aryna Sabalenka maintained her hopes of a third successive US Open title with a three-set victory over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in an absorbing quarter-final – a result that retains her status as world No 1 for at least one more day.
- Sabalenka keeps US Open three-peat bid alive with Pegula up next
Sky Sports News: Aryna Sabalenka maintained her hopes of a third successive US Open title with a battling three-set win over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in an absorbing quarter-final – a result that retains her status as world No 1 for at least one more day.