Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Jessica Pegula, securing her spot in the US Open final, aiming for a consecutive title. She will face Amanda Anisimova, who defeated Naomi Osaka in a thrilling three-set match. Anisimova displayed resilience, overcoming Osaka's strong start to reach her second major final. The stage is set for a captivating showdown between Sabalenka and Anisimova.
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Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Jessica Pegula, securing her spot in the US Open final, aiming for a consecutive title. She will face Amanda Anisimova, who defeated Naomi Osaka in a thrilling three-set match. Anisimova displayed resilience, overcoming Osaka's strong start to reach her second major final. The stage is set for a captivating showdown between Sabalenka and Anisimova.
The US Open final is set for a thrilling showdown between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova, with a $5 million prize at stake. Anisimova's strong return game poses a significant challenge to Sabalenka's serve, highlighted by her impressive record against top players like Naomi Osaka.
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Indian Grand Master Divya Deshmukh is participating in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand. Despite an opening round defeat by her mentor Abhimanyu Puranik, the 19-year-old rebounded with a draw against Alexander Donchenko. Divya emphasizes learning over winning, stating that losses against strong players provide valuable lessons.
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