Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka Highlights, US Open 2024 Final: Aryna Sabalenka wins maiden US Open title

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In a stunning turn of events, Jessica Pegula, the 30-year-old New Yorker, has fought her way into her first-ever Grand Slam final at US Open 2024. Pegula, seeded sixth, will face off against world number two Aryna Sabalenka in what promises to be an intense championship match.

Pegula’s journey to the final was nothing short of dramatic. In a nail-biting semi-final, she overcame a disastrous start to defeat Karolina Muchova 1-6, 6-4, 6-2. Down a set and a break, Pegula’s comeback showed tenacity, composure, traits that have defined her recent hot streak of 15 wins in her last 16 matches.

On the other side of the net, Sabalenka secured her spot in back-to-back US Open finals by fending off a late surge from American hopeful Emma Navarro. The Belarusian powerhouse clinched victory with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (2).

Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka match details

• Date: September 8 (Sunday)
• Time: TBD
• Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York

Jessica Pegula vs Aryna Sabalenka preview

Jessica Pegula, the 30-year-old New Yorker, is making waves at the US Open, reaching her first Grand Slam final. After bouncing back from a spring back injury, she’s been on fire this summer, winning 15 of her last 16 matches. Pegula snagged the Toronto title and made it to the Cincinnati final.

Her US Open run has been impressive, advancing to the semis without dropping a set. She took down top players like world No. #1 Iga Swiatek in the quarters, ending her 0-6 drought in major quarterfinals.

In a thrilling semi-final, Pegula showed her grit by coming back from a 6-1, 2-0 deficit against Karolina Muchova to win 1-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Aryna Sabalenka, the 26-year-old powerhouse, is back in the US Open final with unfinished business. Already an Australian Open champion this year, she’s been dominating hard-court Slams. Sabalenka’s impressive stats speak volumes: she’s won 13 straight matches at hard-court Slams and 26 of her last 27 at the Australian and US Opens since 2023.

Her path to the final has been mostly smooth, dropping only one set in New York. Sabalenka also showed nerves of steel in her semifinal win over Emma Navarro. With an 11-match winning streak and her eyes on the prize, Sabalenka is determined to clinch the title that slipped away last year.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 7

Jessica Pegula – 2

Aryna Sabalenka– 5

Aryna Sabalenka has dominated Jessica Pegula, their last match also saw Sabalenka defeating Pegula in the Cincinnati Open final.

Prediction

Sabalenka looks like the favourite to win this US Open final. She’s beaten Pegula in five out of their seven matches, including their most recent clash at Cincinnati last month. Sabalenka’s got the edge in Grand Slam experience too, having already won the Australian Open this year.

Her powerful serve, giving her more aces per match, could be a game-changer. Sabalenka’s also been more dominant in sets this year, winning a higher percentage.

While Sabalenka enters as the favourite, Pegula shouldn’t be counted out. She’s having a career-best year and is riding a hot streak, winning 15 of her last 16 matches. Pegula’s recent title in Toronto and her run to the Cincinnati final show she’s in top form on hard courts.

Prediction: Aryna Sabalenka to win in three sets.

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