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U.S. Open

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Aryna Sabalenka avoided another late-stage Grand Slam defeat by an American on Thursday night, rallying to beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and advance to the U.S. Open final.

After previous losses this year to Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Amanda Anisimova in either the final or the semifinals of the other Grand Slams, Sabalenka delivered when it mattered most.