Elena Rybakina Stuns Coco Gauff in Thrilling Three-Set US Open Semifinal
Elena Rybakina staged a stunning comeback to defeat home favorite Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday night, securing her spot in her first-ever US Open final.
Gauff, the pre-tournament favorite, energized the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd by claiming a dominant first set.
However, Rybakina—who is set to become the new world No. 1—showed incredible composure. She executed late breaks in both the second and third sets to halt Gauff’s title hopes.
The victory sets up a blockbuster, top-seeded final between Rybakina and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
While the semifinal exit was heartbreaking, Gauff remained positive about her recent form.
The American highlighted her strong summer hard-court swing, which was anchored by her title victory at the Cincinnati Open.
In the men’s singles, Alexander Zverev faces Karen Khachanov in one of the semifinals this Friday while the Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton square up in the other semifinal on Saturday
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