Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the 2026 US Open semi-final after beating Linda Noskova. The world number one won the thrilling women’s singles quarter-final 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(7) after over two hours.
Sabalenka, whose endurance was duly tested, reached this stage at the US Open for the sixth time. She is closing in on 40 US Open match wins.