US Open Shocker! Sabalenka Advances After Vondrousova Injury!

Sabalenka Advances to US Open Semifinals Due to Vondrousova's Injury

Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the semifinals in an unexpected turn of events. Her quarterfinal match against Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, was canceled after Vondrousova withdrew due to a knee injury. This walkover marks the first time a female player has conceded a match at this stage of the US Open since 1988.

Vondrousova expressed her disappointment in a statement released by the USTA: "I tried my best to take the court today, but during the warm-up, I felt again my knee, and after consultation with the tournament doctor decided not to risk aggravating the injury." She apologized to the fans who were looking forward to the match.

The cancellation of the Sabalenka-Vondrousova match led to a change in the evening schedule. The USTA replaced it with the men's quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz, which began at 8 p.m.

Sabalenka vs. Pegula: A Rematch of Last Year's Final

Sabalenka will now face Jessica Pegula in the semifinals. This is a rematch of last year's US Open final, where Sabalenka emerged victorious in straight sets. Pegula secured her spot in the semifinals with a dominant 6-3, 6-3 victory over Barbora Krejcikova. This will be Pegula’s second year in a row reaching the final four.

• Sabalenka advances due to Vondrousova's injury.
• First walkover at the US Open quarterfinals or later since 1988.
• Sabalenka to face Pegula in a rematch of last year's final.

The tennis world is eagerly anticipating the Sabalenka-Pegula semifinal clash. Will Sabalenka continue her dominant run, or will Pegula avenge her loss from last year? Stay tuned for more updates from the US Open!