There will be a first time winner of the US Open women’s title on Saturday when Jessica Pegula takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
Sabalenka, who was runner-up to Coco Gauff last season, is the hot favourite to go one better this year after dismissing home favourite Emma Navarro in the first semi-final. Sabalenka beat the 13th seed 6-3, 7-6 (2) to reach a fourth grand slam showpiece match.
And in the second semi-final, Pegula staged an impressive comeback to reach her first career grand slam final. The American, seeded sixth, looked to be heading out as Karolina Muchova won seven games in a row to lead by a set and a break in their semi on Arthur Ashe Court. But she rallied in superb style to claim a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory and keep home hopes alive of a second successive American winner in New York.
What time will the women’s final take place?
The women’s final takes place on Saturday, September 7 at 9pm in the UK, 4pm EST in the US.
How to watch the US Open on TV and streaming in the UK
Sky Sports has the broadcasting rights to show the US Open live from Flushing Meadows.
Gigi Salmon is presenting the coverage alongside the likes of Tim Henman, Laura Robson, Martina Navratilova, Marion Bartoli, Karthi Gnanasegaram, Feliciano Lopez, Naomi Cavaday and Jonathan Overend.
How to watch the US Open on TV in the US
ESPN have the broadcasting rights to show the tournament.
Who is the defending champion?
In the women’s final last year, Gauff stormed back from a set down to beat Sabalenka and claim her first grand slam title but was thwarted this year in the fourth round by her compatriot Navarro.
What is the Wimbledon prize money?
The US Open total prize pool is $75 million (£58.3m), up 15 per cent on 2023.
The men’s and women’s singles champions will each take home £2.8m and the runners-up will earn £1.4m.
Latest odds
Women’s singles final
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Aryna Sabalenka 4/11
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Jessica Pegula 9/4
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