Rybakina Rallies to Beat Gauff, Sets Up US Open Final Showdown with Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina advanced to the US Open final after a hard-fought victory over American favorite Coco Gauff in their semi-final match on Thursday. Rybakina, the second seed, rallied from a set down to defeat Gauff with a final score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. The win marks Rybakina's first time reaching the US Open final, and it also guarantees her the world No. 1 ranking, which will be official next week.

This sets up a highly anticipated championship clash with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka, the current world No. 1, secured her spot in the final by defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2, earlier on Thursday. The final on Saturday will be a rematch of this year's Australian Open final, which Rybakina won.