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New York, September 6 (HS). Second seed Aryna Sabalenka entered her second consecutive US Open final by defeating American player Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 (2) at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday.
Last year's runner-up Sabalenka used her superior power to overcome 13th seed Navarro, sending down over 34 winners, and finishing it with a satisfying overhead smash on match point. Navarro had beaten defending champion Coco Gauff in the fourth round but lost to dominant veteran Sabalenka.
Sabalenka teased fans after the win, saying, “You're cheering for me now – wow – it's a bit late. Even though you guys were supporting Navarro, I got goosebumps. She's a really good player, a really tough opponent.”
Sabalenka will face American Jessica Pegula in the championship match.
