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US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Taylor Townsend to reach quarter-finals

Sabalenka’s comeback drives US Open fans toward a possible three‑peat as the semifinals loom

By · Published September 9, 2026  00:30 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026  02:24 UTC

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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova in the quarterfinals, advancing to the US Open semifinals and keeping her bid for a third straight title alive. Subsequent coverage ended without reporting the semifinal result, leaving the outcome unconfirmed in the trend.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Primary Driver: Sabalenka’s comeback drives US Open fans toward a possible three‑peat as the semifinals loom
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Coverage underscores the drama. The New York Times highlighted Sabalenka “rediscovers her superpower” in the quarter‑final, while the BBC described her comeback as a fight that kept her title defence alive. ESPN and Al Jazeera framed the victory as a crucial step toward a three‑peat, noting the three‑set nature of the win.

Sky Sports provided live updates, tracing each point as Sabalenka rallied to force the decisive set against Noskova. Parallel storylines add depth. Meanwhile, Zheng Qinwen shocked Iga Świątek with a 5‑0 comeback, securing her own quarter‑final spot, as detailed by WTA Tennis and The Guardian.

These results flesh out a tournament where multiple title defenses and upsets converge. The next question centers on the semifinals: will Sabalenka convert her comeback momentum into a third consecutive US Open crown, and how will Alcaraz’s rust‑free run intersect with the advancing field? The stage is set, but the outcomes remain unwritten.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Sep 6, 20:24 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Sep 7, 18:04 UTC · antena3.com

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Who did Aryna Sabalenka defeat in the fourth round to reach the quarter‑finals?

Taylor Townsend

How did Sabalenka secure her quarter‑final win over Linda Noskova?

She won in three sets after rallying from a deficit, advancing to the semifinals

Which defending champions reached the quarter‑finals at the 2026 US Open?

Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz

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