Sabalenka vs Pegula: Who Will Win the Semifinal?
- Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from her US open quarterfinal match against Aryna Sabalenka on September 4, 2025, due to a knee injury.
- Pegula previously defeated Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3 in her quarterfinal match.
- Sabalenka holds a 7-2 head-to-head advantage over pegula, including victories in their last three encounters, all on North American hard courts.
Aryna Sabalenka Advances to US Open Semifinal After Vondrousova Withdrawal
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Updated September 4, 2025, 15:21:27 EDT
What happened
Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from her US open quarterfinal match against Aryna Sabalenka on September 4, 2025, due to a knee injury. This advancement sends Sabalenka into a semifinal matchup against Jessica Pegula.
Pegula previously defeated Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3 in her quarterfinal match. The Sabalenka-Pegula semifinal is a rematch of the 2024 US Open final,which Sabalenka won in straight sets.
The Semifinal Matchup: Sabalenka vs. Pegula
The upcoming semifinal pits No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka against no. 4 seed Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka holds a 7-2 head-to-head advantage over pegula, including victories in their last three encounters, all on North American hard courts.
Sabalenka’s Historic Season
Aryna Sabalenka has achieved a significant milestone in 2025, becoming only the fifth woman in the last 35 years to reach the semifinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments in a single year. The other women to accomplish this feat are Steffi Graf, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, and Serena Williams.
Despite this extraordinary achievement, Sabalenka has yet to win a Grand Slam title in 2025, having been defeated by American players in previous attempts.
Head-to-Head Record: Sabalenka vs.Pegula
| Player | Wins |
|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 7 |
| Jessica Pegula | 2 |