Belarusian star Sabalenka advances to US Open semifinals for 2nd year

Aryna Sabalenka to take on winner of Iga Swiatek vs. Jessica Pegula clash for place in final

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) – Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus moved to the US Open tennis tournament semifinals for the second year with a win over Czech Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday.

Sixth seed Sabalenka defeated Pliskova with the sets of 6-1, 7-6 (7-4) at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

"I just tried to make her work for it. She played really well—somehow I was able to handle this level and win this match," Sabalenka said on court after the game.

"Somehow, I was able to handle this level and win this match," he added.

Sabalenka, 24, will play against the winner of top-ranked Iga Swiatek or number eight Jessica Pegula for a ticket for her first Grand Slam final.

Meanwhile, Sabalenka lost to Leylah Fernandez of Canada in the last year's US Open semifinals.

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