Aryna Sabalenka, 6th in the world, qualified for the second year in a row for the semi-finals of the US Open, beating the Czech Karolina Pliskova (22) quite easily 6-1 7-6 (7/4) .
In steamroller mode and master of her emotions, Aryna Sabalenka will try to reach her first Major final on Thursday against world No. 1 Iga Swiatek or American Jessica Pegula (8).
The 24-year-old Belarusian was very aggressive in the exchanges, unlike her rival, sounded with winning shots (30 against 10), borrowed, not mobile enough and too clumsy, especially in the service since she committed 5 of her 7 double faults in a 1st set swallowed in 29 minutes by his opponent.
“I’m ready for another fight”, warned Sabalenka who will have to confirm his ability to renew this type of show of force in the next round, regardless of his future opponent. Because Belarus tends to be prey to great nervousness in its major meetings.
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