US Open Semifinals Set: Gauff and Rybakina Advance to Historic Matchup
Dramatic Quarterfinal Victories Shape US Open Semis
The US Open quarterfinals produced thrilling conclusions Wednesday, with Coco Gauff mounting an extraordinary comeback to survive two match points and advance to the semifinals. The American will face Elena Rybakina, who claimed the world No. 1 ranking after defeating Zheng Qinwen in a come-from-behind victory. Gauff's resilience proved decisive in her tight encounter, setting up a tantalizing clash against the newly crowned top-ranked player.
On the men's side, the semifinals have taken shape with notable American involvement. Tommy Shelton ended Jannik Alcaraz's reign at the championship, moving into the final four where he will face compatriot Frances Tiafoe. Tiafoe advanced after an emotional meeting at the net with Michelsen in their quarterfinal thriller. Meanwhile, Karen Khachanov secured his spot when opponent Blockx retired while Khachanov held a commanding two-set advantage.
The women's draw will also feature the tantalizing possibility of determining whether Pegula or Sabalenka emerges from the other semifinal pairing, with American representation strong throughout the tournament's latter stages.
Today's tennis headlines
- US Open semifinals: Will Pegula or Sabalenka come out on top? — espn.com
- Gauff, with nod to Tiafoe, saves 2 match points in reaching US Open semis — espn.com
- Khachanov, up 2 sets, advances to US Open semis when Blockx retires — espn.com
- Rybakina beats Zheng in comeback to reach US Open semis, climb to No. 1 — espn.com
- Shelton ends Alcaraz's reign in latest US Open finish, sets up semi vs. Tiafoe — espn.com
- Tiafoe, Pegula to be New York teammates in World Team Tennis — espn.com
- Tiafoe, Michelsen share tearful moment at net after US Open thriller — espn.com
- 📱 Inside the influencer controversy at US Open — espn.com
- 'Warrior' Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Hewett and Reid into last eight of US Open singles — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Rybakina sinks Zheng to grab No 1 spot and set up US Open semi-final with Gauff — theguardian.com
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