Aryna Sabalenka on brink of US Open trifecta after blitzing Jessica Pegula

About this story

Sabalenka defeats Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in semi-finalChampion extends US Open winning streak to 19Belarusian faces Rybakina in Saturday’s finalAryna Sabalenka’s grip on the US Open showed no sign of weakening on Thursday night as the two-time defending champion swept past Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to move one win from a third straight title.The top-seeded Belarusian star finished with 29 winners to Pegula’s 12, her relentless aggression turning what had been a 50-50 fight deep into the opening set into