Sabalenka beats Noskova in three sets to reach US Open semifinals

2026-09-08 18:04 UTC – 2026-09-09 07:17 UTC

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka reached the US Open semifinals by defeating Czech player Linda Noskova 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) in New York. The Belarusian came back from a break down in the deciding set, keeping alive her bid for a third straight title and her hold on the top ranking. The match lasted 2 hours 21 minutes, and Sabalenka said she was left “speechless” by the drama. Noskova joked at a press conference that she would “drink to forget it all.”

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2026-09-08 18:04 · Telegraf (outlet profile)
Sabalenka posle drame sprečila najveću senzaciju US Opena i sačuvala prvo mesto!. Prva teniserka sveta, Arina Sabalenka, plasirala se u polufinale ovosezonskog izdanja US Opena!
2026-09-08 18:11 · Forbes (outlet profile)
2-Time U.S. Open Winner Aryna Sabalenka Remains Alive For 3-Peat. And she can maintain her world No. 1 ranking.
2026-09-08 18:20 · Beta (outlet profile)
Sabalenka posle tri seta pobedila Noskovu za plasman u polufinale Ju Es opena. Prva teniserka sveta Arina Sabalenka plasirala se večeras u polufinale Otvorenog prvenstva SAD, pošto je u Njujorku pobedila češku igračicu…
2026-09-08 18:29 · Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Sabalenka survives Noskova battle to keep US Open three-peat bid alive. Aryna Sabalenka maintained her hopes of a third successive US Open title with a three-set victory over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in an absor…
2026-09-08 18:30 · Kicker (outlet profile)
Dritter Titel rückt näher: Sabalenka nach Krimi im Halbfinale. Bis ans Limit musste Aryna Sabalenka gegen Linda Noskova gehen: Nach Rückstand im dritten Satz steht die 28-Jährige bei den US Open im Halbfinale.
2026-09-08 18:33 · Pink (outlet profile)
Sabalenka posle drame sprečila najveću senzaciju US Opena i sačuvala prvo mesto!. Prva teniserka sveta, Arina Sabalenka, plasirala se u polufinale ovosezonskog izdanja US Opena!
2026-09-08 18:34 · Ouest-France (outlet profile)
US Open. Aryna Sabalenka arrache sa qualification pour les demi-finales en battant Linda Nosková. Menée d’un break dans le troisième set, la n° 1 mondiale Aryna Sabalenka a renversé Linda Nosková (6e mondiale) pour se h…
2026-09-08 18:34 · The Independent (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka pushed all the way by Linda Noskova in thrilling US Open clash. The two-time defending champion needed a deciding-set tie-break to overcome Wimbledon winner to reach the last four at Flushing Meadows.
2026-09-08 18:35 · Kurir (outlet profile)
SABALENKA NASTAVILA TRIJUMFALAN NIZ NJUJORKU: Beloruskinja posle tri seta pobedila Noskovu za plasman u polufinale Ju Es opena
2026-09-08 18:39 · Mondo (outlet profile)
Sabalenka jedva preživela dramu: Bila na ivici eliminacije, pa izborila polufinale US opena
2026-09-08 18:41 · The Independent (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka ‘speechless’ after surviving Linda Noskova battle at US Open. The two-time defending champion needed a deciding-set tie-break to overcome Wimbledon winner to reach the last four at Flushing Meadows
2026-09-08 18:52 · UOL (outlet profile)
Sabalenka sofre, mas supera Noskova vai à semifinal do US Open. A tenista bielorrussa Aryna Sabalenka superou um teste difícil nesta terça-feira (8) contra a tcheca Linda Noskova, atual campeã de Wimbledon, para avançar…
2026-09-08 19:17 · La Nación (outlet profile)
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka estuvo a punto de perder el trono, pero una remontada magistral la encamina al tricampeonato. La bielorrusa llegó al súper tie break en el último set, en el que estuvo entre las cuerdas
2026-09-08 19:48 · Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive. Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.
2026-09-08 20:00 · Telegraf (outlet profile)
"MIslila sam da sam gotova": Sabalenka jedva preživela na US Openu, njene reči dovoljno govore o meču. Prva teniserka sveta Arina Sabalenka plasirala se u polufinale US Opena nakon prave drame i pobede nad Čehinjom Lind…
2026-09-08 20:02 · Danas (outlet profile)
Sabalenka posle tri seta i drame obezbedila polufinale US opena. Prva teniserka sveta Arina Sabalenka plasirala se u polufinale Otvorenog prvenstva SAD, pošto je u Njujorku pobedila češku igračicu Lindu Noskovu sa 7:6 (…
2026-09-08 20:12 · El Nacional (outlet profile)
Sabalenka sufre para meterse en semifinales del US Open. Necesitaba el triunfo para mantener opciones de seguir como número uno mundial, para lo que está obligada a ganar el título y que Elena Rybakina no alcance las se…
2026-09-08 20:23 · Kicker (outlet profile)
"Den holt sie noch?": Sabalenka gewinnt packendes Viertelfinale. In einem Viertelfinal-Krimi gegen die Wimbledonsiegerin Linda Noskova setzte sich die Weltranglistenerste nervenstark mit 7:6 (7:1), 3:6, 7:6 (10:7) durch…
2026-09-08 21:01 · Telegraf (outlet profile)
"Napiću se da sve zaboravim!": Izgubila od Sabalenke, pa se pošteno našalila na konferenciji u Njujorku. Mlada češka teniserka Linda Noskova odigrala je fantastičan meč u četvrtfinalu Ju-Es opena protiv prve teniserke s…
2026-09-08 21:31 · Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova highlights. Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova highlights from the US Open quarter finals.
2026-09-08 21:32 · Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
Sabalenka reaches semi finals again. Aryna Sabalenka is through to the US Open semi finals for a sixth time as she eyes a third straight title in New York.
2026-09-08 22:03 · Nova.rs (outlet profile)
Sabalenka u polufinalu US Opena nakon drame. Arina Sabalenka plasirala se u polufinale US Opena nakon velike drame protiv Linde Noskove, pošto je prva teniserka sveta slavila sa 7:6 (1), 3:6, 7:6
2026-09-09 00:29 · New York Post (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open three-peat hopes — and historic tiebreak streak — still alive. Czechia’s Linda Nosková was not to be underestimated, but Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a three-peat in Flushing is still on.
2026-09-09 00:59 · El Economista (outlet profile)
Antepone Sabalenka tricampeonato de US Open a liderato de ranking. La bielorrusa está a dos victorias de ganar el Grand Slam de Estados Unidos por tercer año consecutivo. Prioriza ese objetivo a mantenerse en la cima de…
2026-09-09 02:50 · La Nación (outlet profile)
Así está el cuadro femenino de semifinales del US Open 2026. Aryna Sabalenka y Jessica Pegula se impusieron en los dos primeros encuentros y están entre las cuatro mejores; la instancia se cerrará el miércoles
2026-09-09 06:30 · GB News (outlet profile)
Aryna Sabalenka explains being 'speechless' after surviving dramatic US Open scare. Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was left “speechless” after being pushed to her limit during a dramatic US Open quarter-final victory over…
2026-09-09 06:38 · Asharq Al-Awsat (outlet profile)
Sabalenka Edges Noskova to Keep Alive Hopes of a 3rd Straight US Open Title
2026-09-09 07:17 · Times of India (outlet profile)
'No one even told us': Noskova questions roof closure delay after loss to Sabalenka. Sabalenka was leading 5-4 in the third set when Noskova stepped up to serve. At that point, most of the court was still in sunlight. B…

Factual core

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova in three sets in the US Open quarter-final.
Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals of the US Open.
Sabalenka's win keeps her bid for a third consecutive US Open title alive.
Sabalenka needed the win to keep her chances of remaining the world number one.
The match took place at the US Open tournament.
The third set tiebreak ended 10:7 in favor of Sabalenka.
Sabalenka was on the brink of elimination during the match.
Sabalenka faced a difficult test against Noskova.

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