The world No. 1 recovered after falling 4-2 behind in the deciding set and sealed the quarterfinal after 2 hours and 22 minutes. The victory kept Sabalenka’s attempt to win a third straight U.S. Open title on course.

It was also Sabalenka’s 15th Grand Slam semifinal. She will next face third-seeded American Jessica Pegula, who defeated Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the other quarterfinal on their side of the draw.

Sabalenka recovers after Noskova takes control

Sabalenka made the stronger start and quickly moved ahead in the opening set. Noskova, however, recovered from the early pressure and forced a tiebreak.

The top seed dominated that tiebreak 7-1, but Noskova responded in the second set. The Czech player improved her serving and groundstrokes and capitalized on a Sabalenka double fault to take a 4-2 lead before closing out the set 6-3.

The result marked the first set Sabalenka had dropped at this year’s tournament.

Noskova leads in the deciding set

Noskova carried her momentum into the third set and again put Sabalenka under pressure.

The sixth seed reached a 4-2 lead and appeared to be in position to complete a major upset. Sabalenka steadied herself, recovered the break and forced another tiebreak to decide the match.

Sabalenka then regained control in the final breaker and closed out the match 10-7. The official tournament draw confirms the three-set result and her progression into the semifinals.

Sabalenka said afterward that she had to focus on individual points after Noskova began serving and applying pressure more effectively in the third set.

Three-peat bid remains alive

The victory keeps Sabalenka’s pursuit of a third consecutive U.S. Open championship intact.

If she wins the title, Sabalenka would join Chris Evert and Serena Williams as the only women in the Open Era to win the tournament three years in succession, according to the tournament’s reporting.

The challenge now shifts to Pegula. The American reached the semifinal by overcoming Navarro and will meet Sabalenka for a place in the final. The matchup is scheduled for Sept. 10.

For Noskova, the defeat ends a strong U.S. Open run after she entered the tournament as the sixth seed and followed her Wimbledon championship with her first appearance in the New York quarterfinals.

Sabalenka, meanwhile, remains two victories away from completing a three-peat that would further define her position at the top of women’s tennis.

Reporting Credit: U.S. Open — official tournament reporting and draw records confirming Sabalenka’s quarterfinal victory and semifinal progression; Women’s Tennis Association — official match results, match statistics and tournament reporting on Sabalenka’s victory over Noskova and upcoming semifinal against Jessica Pegula.

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Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 14:00 BST
Venue: Court Philippe Chatrier, Roland Garros

For the first time in seven years, the world’s top two women’s tennis players will battle it out in a Grand Slam final—and it’s all going down in Paris.

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka will face off in the 2025 French Open women’s singles final, both eyeing their first-ever Roland Garros crown and a whopping €2.5 million (£2.1 million) in prize money, plus 2,000 ranking points.

A Rivalry Ready for a New Chapter

Their head-to-head is dead even: five wins each from ten previous matchups. They’ve split major wins too—Gauff beat Sabalenka in last year’s US Open final, while Sabalenka got her revenge in the 2024 Australian Open semi-final. On clay, it’s one apiece again, but Sabalenka holds the recent upper hand with a dominant victory in the Madrid final this May.

With both women dropping just one set en route to Saturday’s final, fans can expect an electrifying showdown that could easily go the distance.

Coco Gauff: Young, Hungry, and Historic

At just 21, Coco Gauff is rewriting records. Already a Grand Slam champion from her 2023 US Open win, she’s now the youngest woman to reach the finals at Madrid, Rome, and the French Open all in the same season.

Her path to the final included a composed win over French wildcard Lois Boisson, despite a partisan crowd. And now, Gauff finds herself back in the Roland Garros final—three years after finishing runner-up here.

She knows the challenge ahead.

“She’s going to come out aggressive, she’s going to come out swinging,” Gauff said of Sabalenka.
“I think I just have to expect that and do my best to kind of counter that.
Anything can happen on Saturday. I’m looking forward to it.”

Gauff’s serve consistency and ability to extend rallies will be key, especially as she leads the tournament in break point conversions (40).

Aryna Sabalenka: The Powerhouse Chasing Clay Glory

While Sabalenka has already captured three major titles, all have come on hard courts. Clay has never been her comfort zone—until now.

In the semis, she stunned four-time champion Iga Swiatek, snapping the Pole’s 26-match winning streak in Paris and proving she’s not just a power player, but a strategic threat on any surface.

This is Sabalenka’s third consecutive Grand Slam final, a feat not achieved since Serena Williams in 2016. She’s been on fire this season, reaching seven finals in ten tournaments and racking up 40 wins in 46 matches—the most on tour.

“It’s going to mean everything to me and my team,” Sabalenka said when asked about possibly winning her first French Open title.
“Almost my whole life I’ve been told clay is not my thing. If I’m able to get this trophy, it’s going to mean the world to us.”

What to Expect on Court

• Sabalenka’s game plan: Come out swinging, keep rallies short, and dominate with her explosive hitting.
• Gauff’s strategy: Defend deep, extend rallies, and stay solid on serve.
• The wildcard: Both players have shown they can handle pressure and adapt—who executes better on the day could make all the difference.

Bonus Action: British Eyes on the Men’s Doubles Final

Later on Saturday, it’s a big day for British tennis too. Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski team up to take on Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in the men’s doubles final.

One final. Two stars. Everything on the line.
Paris is ready—are you?

Source: BBC – Gauff and Sabalenka face off in French Open final

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In a remarkable display of talent and composure, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeated defending champion Iga Świątek in the Indian Wells semifinals, advancing to her first WTA 1000 final. Andreeva secured the victory with a scoreline of 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3, making her the youngest finalist at this tournament since

The match began with both players exhibiting high-quality tennis. Andreeva showcased her resilience by edging out Świątek in a tightly contested first set tiebreak. Świątek responded dominantly in the second set, leveling the match. However, Andreeva regained her composure in the final set, breaking Świątek’s serve to clinch the match.

This victory extends Andreeva’s winning streak to 11 matches, having previously defeated Świątek en route to her title in Dubai last month. citeturn0search2 Her consistent performance against top-tier opponents highlights her rapid ascent in women’s tennis.

Notably, the match featured a controversial moment when Świątek, frustrated during the second set, hit a ball towards a ball kid, narrowly missing them. This incident drew boos from the crowd and criticism from fans and analysts alike.

Andreeva’s historic run sets up a thrilling final against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. A victory would make Andreeva the youngest champion at Indian Wells since Serena Williams in 1999, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.

As the tennis world turns its attention to the final, Andreeva’s poise and skill continue to captivate fans and signal the emergence of a potential new star in the sport.

Source: 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva continues to make history after reaching final of Indian Wells with victory over Iga Świątek

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