Aryna Sabalenka Beats Linda Noskova In Final-set Tiebreak To Reach US Open Semi-finals

Sabalenka stages comeback to defeat Noskova
 

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(10-7) to reach her sixth straight US Open semi-final.

Defending champion Sabalenka survives Noskova thriller to make US Open last four...

Aryna Sabalenka battled back in a deciding tie-break to defeat Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(10-7) on Tuesday and reach the US Open semi-finals for a sixth straight year.

The world No.1 and defending champion had not lost a set all tournament before meeting the Czech sixth seed. Noskova hit 18 aces and saved seven of nine break points, but couldn’t hold on after going a break up in the final set.

“What a battle. What an incredible player she is. I'm speechless right now because I was pushing myself to the limit this match,” said Sabalenka.

Sabalenka broke for 2-0 with a forehand winner into the corner that Noskova didn’t even chase. The Czech responded in the ninth game, hitting two heavy baseline groundstrokes to break straight back.

Sabalenka, who set a record of 21 straight Grand Slam tie-break wins earlier this year, looked completely at home in the first-set breaker. She raced through the opening six points.

Sabalenka’s power dropped in the second set and she couldn’t handle Noskova’s serve. A double fault then gifted the Czech a 4-2 lead.

After dropping the set, Noskova pushed to take control of the match.

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Frustration boiled over for Sabalenka in the third when two double faults in the middle of the set handed Noskova another break. The Czech looked on course for a major upset, but Sabalenka steadied herself and broke back in the eighth to level.

She was back in her element in the deciding tie-break, sealing it with an ace and thanking the crowd for lifting her over the line.

“I honestly thought, 'this is it',” said Sabalenka. “It's a tough match, tough battle.”

HOLDING ON TO THE THRONE 👑

Aryna Sabalenka remains on course for a US Open three-peat, rallying from 2-4 down in the decider to defeat Noskova 7-6, 3-6, 7-6! pic.twitter.com/ifsSFaLQJU

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