US Open Tennis 2026 Results, Thursday's Bracket Winners, Losers and Highlights

Coco Gauff's pursuit of a second US Open title came to an end on Thursday.

Elena Rybakina defeated the 23-year-old American, snapping her 11-match win streak.

In the other semifinal, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula, keeping her quest for an elusive three-peat at the US Open alive.

We have everything you need below, from results to takeaways.

Women's Results and Upcoming Schedule

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No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka def. No. 3 Jessica Pegula, 7-5, 6-2

No. 2 Elena Rybakina def. No. 4 Coco Gauff, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4

Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff in a thrilling three-set match, extending her remarkable 2026 season.

Gauff frustrated Rybakina early with her strong defense, forcing the No. 2 seed into 18 unforced errors in the opening set.

However, in the second set, Rybakina found her rhythm, placing her serves with precision and breaking Gauff's momentum.

Although Gauff responded, Rybakina broke again, sending the match into a decisive third set.

In the final set, Rybakina continued to hold serve comfortably as Gauff's forehand began to falter.

Serving down 3-2, Gauff faced a love-30 deficit but managed to save both break points and held serve after a nearly seven-minute game.

Rybakina maintained the pressure and ultimately secured a crucial break to take a 5-3 lead.

Although Gauff broke back to momentarily shift the momentum, Rybakina immediately countered with a break to seal the victory.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka is now just one win away from becoming the third woman in the Open Era to claim three consecutive US Open titles.

The world No. 1 overpowered Jessica Pegula in straight sets to advance to her eighth consecutive hard-court Grand Slam final.

In the first set, both players held serve with ease until Sabalenka secured a decisive late break to win it.

In the second set, Sabalenka elevated her performance, dominating with her serve-plus-one tactic and relentlessly pressuring Pegula's second serve.

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