Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula to clinch final return

The New York crowd were treated to a thriller.
Aryna Sabalenka reacts after beating Jessica Pegula. Pic: Seth Wenig/AP

Aryna Sabalenka reacts after beating Jessica Pegula. Pic: Seth Wenig/AP

Aryna Sabalenka is one victory away from retaining her US Open title after winning a pulsating rematch against Jessica Pegula.

The semi-final was a repeat of last year’s final, which Sabalenka won in two tight sets, but this time she had to come from a set down to claim a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win.

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