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Pegula’s route past Sabalenka starts with the return she can repeat
Both women needed three sets to reach their US Open semi-final. Pegula needs to make Sabalenka play an awkward first groundstroke; Sabalenka must protect the space after her serve.
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US Open: Sabalenka–Pegula and the semi-final race
A new semi-final preview examines Pegula’s repeatable return options and Sabalenka’s next-ball positioning. Quarter-final results are distinguished from our conditional predictions.
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Pegula’s route past Sabalenka starts with the return she can repeat
Both women needed three sets to reach their US Open semi-final. Pegula needs to make Sabalenka play an awkward first groundstroke; Sabalenka must protect the space after her serve.
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preview·4 min
Pegula’s route past Sabalenka starts with the return she can repeat
Both women needed three sets to reach their US Open semi-final. Pegula needs to make Sabalenka play an awkward first groundstroke; Sabalenka must protect the space after her serve.
LiveSportInsights Editorial DeskRead insight →