The 2025 US Open heads into the semifinals, with an electrifying women’s singles match between the top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and the No. 4 seeded Jessica Pegula set to battle for a spot in the finals at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.
The defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka, earned her spot in the semifinals of the year’s final tennis major with a hard-fought victory over Cristina Bucsa, prevailing with a score of 6-1, 6-4 in the fourth round. She is now set to face Jessica Pegula, who also had a convincing win over Ann Li, triumphing 6-1, 6-2, to progress to the next round.
Here is how to watch No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka face off against No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula in the US Open women’s semifinals match.
Sabalenka takes second set
One set to go for a berth in the US Open final as Sabalenka takes the second set 6-3. Unlike the first set, it was Pegula’s errors that allowed Sabalenka to seize control of the match, and now it comes down to this.
Sabalenka taking control in the second set
The world’s No. 1 player is starting to assert herself, and her forehand is doing damage, sending Pegula chasing after it to no avail. Sabalenka took the first three games of the set before Pegula held serve during the fourth game.
Pegula wins first set 6-4
Pegula is a set away from returning to the US Open final. She ended the first set against Sabalenka by winning four straight games, taking advantage of unforced errors by Sabalenka, allowing her to break her serve.
Service games start to betray both players
Both players finally got a break in the sixth and seventh game, with Pegula getting back in the match after Sabalenka double-faulted on her service game, and nearing the end of the first set, it is 4-3 in favor of Sabalenka.
Sabalenka and Pegula even early in the match
Both players have held serve during the early part of the match, and through four games it is 2-2. Sabalenka is trying to establish her forehand and cut down on unforced errors, while Pegula, despite double-faulting twice, is doing her job in returning it most of the time. Good pacing in the early going, as neither player has taken control.
Weather update for Sabalenka vs. Pegula
There is a chance of rain in the forecast tonight in New York, so the roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium will be closed. Earlier, winds were gusting up to 30 mph, making conditions difficult for those attending matches at Louis Armstrong Stadium
How to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula
No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka will face off against Jessica Pegula in the US Open women’s semifinal match on Thursday.
- Date: Thursday, September 4
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
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How to watch 2025 US Open: Dates, TV, streaming
- Dates: Sunday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Sept. 7
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (New York)
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes (Spanish language)
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