Aryna Sabalenka triumphs to make second straight US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from the US Open title (Seth Wenig/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from a maiden US Open title after bulldozing her way to the final.

The Belarussian, who was runner-up to Coco Gauff last season, is the hot favourite to go one better this year after dismissing home favourite Emma Navarro in the semi-final.