- Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will meet in Saturday's US Open final after defeating American players Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.
- Kazakhstan's Rybakina fought back from a set down to beat 2023 champion Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4, claiming the world number one ranking in the process.
- Two-time defending champion Sabalenka reached her fourth consecutive Flushing Meadows final with a commanding 7-5 6-2 win over Pegula.
- Sabalenka extended her winning streak in New York to 19 matches as she targets a third consecutive US Open title.
- Pegula admitted she was powerless against Sabalenka's exceptional level of play, while Gauff expressed disappointment at missing out on the final.
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