Sabalenka survives Noskova
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- Aryna Sabalenka defeated sixth-seeded Czech Linda Noskova in three sets to reach the U.S. Open semifinals.
- The defending champion extended her run to six consecutive U.S. Open semifinal appearances after surviving a match in which Noskova hit 18 aces.
Aryna Sabalenka survived her toughest test of the tournament, defeating Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 3-6, 7-6(10-7) on Tuesday.
The world No. 1 and defending champion reached the U.S. Open semifinals for a sixth consecutive year. Sabalenka had not dropped a set before facing Noskova, the Czech sixth seed.
Noskova hit 18 aces and saved seven break points, but Sabalenka prevailed in the deciding-set tiebreak.
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