Sabalenka drops just 3 games en route to semis

Sabalenka Cruises into US Open Semifinals, Seeking Elusive Title

Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run at the 2024 US Open, crushing Qinwen Zheng in straight sets to reach the semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. Sabalenka, last year's runner-up, is now one step closer to her first Grand Slam title, but faces a tough challenge from up-and-coming American Emma Navarro.

Powerhouse Sabalenka Steamrolls Zheng, Sets Sights on Elusive US Open Crown

Dominant Performance Secures Semifinals Berth

Aryna Sabalenka, the second seed, put on a commanding display against the seventh-seeded Qinwen Zheng, winning 6-1, 6-2 to reach the semifinals at the US Open for the fourth consecutive year. Sabalenka, who lost to Coco Gauff in last year's final, was in total control from the start, breaking Zheng's serve early and showcasing her trademark power and precision. The Belarusian struck 22 winners and committed just 12 unforced errors, overwhelming her Chinese opponent with her relentless baseline attack.

Sabalenka Seeks Redemption after 2023 Defeat

The quarterfinal matchup was a rematch of the Australian Open final in January, which Sabalenka had won. However, the 26-year-old is determined to go one step further at Flushing Meadows this year, having fallen short in the final against Gauff in 2023. Sabalenka's path to the title got a bit easier with the early exits of several top players, but she knows she still has a tough road ahead, particularly with the prospect of facing another young American in the semifinals.

Sabalenka's Plea for Fan Support Ahead of Semifinals

After her dominant victory, Sabalenka addressed the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, playfully offering to buy them all drinks if they would support her in her upcoming semifinal match against Emma Navarro. The world number two is aware that the partisan crowd often favors the American players, and she is determined to win over the fans with her entertaining brand of tennis.

Navarro Poses Stern Test for Sabalenka

Sabalenka's semifinal opponent, Emma Navarro, is no easy task. The 13th-seeded American defeated Sabalenka in their previous encounter at Indian Wells earlier this year and is playing some of the best tennis of her career. Sabalenka acknowledged that Navarro is a "great player" who has been "playing incredible tennis" throughout the tournament, and she is expecting a "great battle" as she seeks to reach her first US Open final since 2023.

Sabalenka's Quest for Rare Hard-Court Double

Sabalenka's performances at the major tournaments this year have been nothing short of remarkable. She has won 33 of her 36 sets in Grand Slams, and is aiming to become the first woman since Angelique Kerber in 2016 to capture both the Australian Open and US Open titles in the same season. If she can overcome the challenge of Navarro and then win the final, Sabalenka will etch her name in the history books and cement her status as one of the top players in the women's game.

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