TENNIS-USOPEN/

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan have both secured victories in their respective semifinal matches at the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. Sabalenka defeated the United States' Jessica Pegula to advance, while Rybakina overcame the United States' Coco Gauff. Both athletes celebrated their wins on Thursday, ensuring their progression in the tournament. These results establish the finalists for the competition following high-stakes matches against top American competitors in New York.