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Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a 3rd straight US Open title

PUBLISHED Sep 8, 2026, 3:22 PM ET

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Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a 3rd straight US Open title

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 in a thrilling quarterfinal match at the United States Open on Tuesday to advance to the tournament semifinals for the sixth consecutive year. Sabalenka secured the victory in Flushing Meadows by winning a tense third-set tiebreaker, finishing the match with a second-serve ace after nearly three hours of intense competition. The reigning champion faced elimination when Noskova claimed a 4-2 lead in the final set before mounting a decisive comeback to preserve her hopes for a third straight title. Noskova recorded 46 winners and 18 aces during the hard-fought encounter. Sabalenka will advance to face either Jessica Pegula or Emma Navarro in the next round. The victory also preserves Sabalenka’s mathematical chance of retaining the Women’s Tennis Association number one ranking depending on subsequent tournament results.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 7, 2020 Aryna Sabalenka suffered an early second round exit in New York.
On September 10, 2023 Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the tournament final.
On January 14, 2024 Linda Noskova reached her first major quarterfinal at Melbourne Park.
On July 14, 2024 Linda Noskova claimed her maiden major title at All England Club.
On August 25, 2025 Aryna Sabalenka entered the tournament seeking a historic title defense.
On September 2, 2025 Aryna Sabalenka advanced smoothly through the early rounds in New York.
On September 8, 2026 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova in a quarterfinal thriller.
On September 8, 2026 Linda Noskova recorded forty six winners and eighteen total aces.
On September 10, 2026 Aryna Sabalenka will contest the semifinal match in Flushing Meadows.
On September 13, 2026 the women single tournament final concludes in New York City.

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Immediate US impact: American sports fans engaged heavily with evening tennis broadcast coverage.
Possible long-term US impact: Tournament viewership metrics influence future broadcasting rights valuations nationwide.
Most affected groups: Tennis enthusiasts, sports investors, tournament organizers, and competing athletes.
Reader priority: Verify match statistics, official scores, and ranking implications carefully.

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Left: Left-leaning outlets highlight personal resilience and pressure dynamics. Center: Center framing focuses strictly on official match statistics and player statements. Right: Right-leaning outlets emphasize competitive dominance and historical title context.