The US Open 2026 women’s semifinals are set with two mouthwatering clashes. In a rare display of seeding form, the top four players in the women’s draw have all advanced to the semifinals in New York, the first time this has happened at the tournament since 1975.
World No. 1 and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face third seed Jessica Pegula, while second seed Elena Rybakina meets fourth seed Coco Gauff. Sabalenka, seeking a third consecutive US Open title, has reached the last four in New York for a sixth straight year.
US Open 2026: Women's semifinals set; all top four seeds included ft Sabalenka, Rybakina, Gauff & more
Pegula, a strong American contender, continues her consistent run on home soil. On the other side of the draw, Rybakina and Gauff, both former major champions, set up a high-profile clash that pits power against athleticism.
The achievement marks a significant moment for the WTA Tour. While the top four seeds occasionally converge in the later stages of Grand Slams, such a clean progression through the US Open draw has not occurred in more than five decades.
Tennis fans can expect competitive, high-quality tennis as the final four battle for places in Friday’s championship match. The matches are scheduled for Thursday on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Ahead of the clashes, a look at the schedule below.
Friday, September 11
- Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina (4:30 AM IST)
- Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula (4:30 AM IST)
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